Iowa leaders split as debt limit talks stall
Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones joined about 450 business executives urging a settlement now. Iowa's Chuck Grassley opposes tax increases while Leonard Boswell faults GOP tax breaks. Democrats fear Social Security and Medicare cuts to reach four trillion in savings.
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Private developers urged to win Corridor retailers
Cedar Rapids officials favor private developers over city agencies to lure trendy stores to the Corridor. City Manager Jeff Pomeranz says a strong economy with jobs and housing and solid infrastructure will draw retail. Scott Olson of Skogman Commercial Real Estate argues for active recruitment to improve quality of life and grow service jobs.
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Cuts threaten services for seniors in year of budget strain
The AP reports widespread cuts to home health and meal programs across states, threatening independence for disabled and elderly adults like Jennifer McPhail in Austin. Families face nurse visit reductions and day care closures as deficits grow and state aid tightens. Joe Lagen, 67, relies on subsidized meals in Bellwood, illustrating potential nursing home placement if funding drops continue.
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Cellphones empower women in developing world
Maryam, a 24 year old woman in Kabul, defied her husband by smuggling a cellphone, facing violence from a traditional family. Bloomberg notes telecoms see links between female empowerment and wireless access as they push to serve developing markets.
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