NIH Stimulus Boost Accelerates U S Research Funding in 2010
Federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act delivered about 40.8 million to U S researchers in 2010, constituting roughly seven percent of a nine percent overall funding rise. Officials cite job preservation and growth as well as enhanced workforce capacity amid tapering funds.
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UI Grants and Contracts Fuel Iowa Science and Education
University of Iowa grants and external funding support graphic education and research across engineering sustainability flood mapping cancer research and math science teacher training. Professor Fredric Wolinsky received $499 578 for aging adults software trials to boost cognitive processing and reduce accidents.
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Iowa City PAULA policy challenged after Fieldhouse ruling
The Iowa City Alcoholic Beverages Division voided a PAULA based denial of Fieldhouse license renewal citing lack of proof underage drinking. The ruling supports downtown bar owners while prompting a vote on a city ordinance restricting 21 and older patrons after 10 PM.
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Iowa City
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Eric Goers
Iowa District Court
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Senate Passes Scaled Back Unemployment Benefit Bill
Republicans blocked earlier versions arguing for funding from unspent recovery funds. The $33.9 billion package extends benefits through November and retroactive to the late May cutoff. Democrats overcome a filibuster 60 to 40 with Collins and Snowe voting yes.
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Maine
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Nebraska
Grassley says Iowans want deficit lowered on benefits
Senate moved to extend unemployment benefits with 60 40 vote pushing past GOP opposition. Harkin supported the extension while Grassley opposed it saying deficit concerns prevail. About 15 800 workers will receive retroactive payments totaling 27 million dollars as funds flow in late next week.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
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