U S Delays UN Population Fund Payment Over Coercive Abortion Claims
The Bush administration will withhold 34 million dollars in U N Population Fund dues for a third year, arguing the fund indirectly backs Chinese programs that coercively limit births. U N officials contest the claim and warn it harms global health work.
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China
Los Angeles Times
Washington
United Nations Population Fund
Richard Boucher
State Department
U.N
Thoraya Ahmed Obaid
U.N. Population Fund
U.S
United Nations
Boucher
Stewart sentenced to five months in Danbury prison
Federal judge recommends Stewart serve time in Danbury after a stock sale scandal tarnished her media empire. At Danbury she faces a bar rack camp or a traditional cellblock, with bunk beds and limited personal space. Inmates work, take classes, and may choose some jobs, though meals can be based on cell cleanliness.
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
Anap- Stewart
Stewart
Dorothy Gaines
Clinton
America
Gaines
Cedar Rapids survey weighs city government options
A six month Charter Commission study examines if Cedar Rapids should switch from its commission form to another system. It compares full time mayors and councils with current structures, noting Iowa cities’ trends. The Gazette/KCRG TV9 poll shows mixed support and provides voter age insights and council confidence metrics.
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Commission
Cedar Rapids
Portland
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U.S
Iowa
Waterloo
Gazette
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Jeff Wolff
Gazette Communications
Wade Wagner
Billing overhaul shows progress at University Hospitals
The Gazette reports improved handling of delinquent payments as University Hospitals and the medical college push a HIPAA driven billing upgrade. Cash on hand rose from 207 days mid 2003 to 216 by June, while 90 day past due bills linger despite a 9 percent rate increase in July.
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DeFurio
Patrick Thompson
US Medical College
Thompson
HIPAA
Lawrence Hughes
American Hospital Association
Hughes
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Iowa City
Shaun Magill
Iowa Health System
Iowa
St. Luke’s
Magill
Wellmark Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Wellmark
Medicare
Angela Feig
Lyle. Muller
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