Iowa examines rising prescription drug costs and policy options
Lt Gov Sally Pederson reports health care costs rising faster for drugs than overall services. The advisory council of 75 Iowans studies prescription drug costs and medical errors, considering aid for low income residents and cheaper drug prices. State leaders push for federal action while outlining local steps.
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House Human Services Appropriations
Gas price spike trims Iowa lottery ticket sales
Iowa lottery sales fell as gas prices rose, with more than half of retailers being gas stations and convenience stores. Powerball, instant scratch and pull-tabs sales in May and June dropped from the prior year, officials said, while total state lottery revenue for the year ended June 30 stood at 178.4 million compared with 184 million a year earlier.
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Edward Stanek
Vilsack Defends Ethanol Gas Coupon Plan Amid GOP Doubts
Des Moines Gov. Tom Vilsack says Republicans have not answered his plan to fund $10 ethanol blended gasoline coupons, ruling out general funds. He also addresses a lawsuit by 23 GOP legislators over his executive order on homosexual employment protections and notes progress on Iowa’s economic goals and meat-packing project.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Vilsack
Low leukemia risk after testicular cancer treatment study
A University of Iowa aided study reports very low risk of leukemia following radiation or chemotherapy for testicular cancer. Analyzing 18 567 patients diagnosed 1970 1993, only 36 developed leukemia, easing physician concerns and supporting standard treatment.
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National Cancer Institute
Charles Lynch
Lynch
Iowa Cancer Registry
Lois Travis
Marion to hold second meeting on park issues
A second public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Marion Public Library invites residents and recreation groups to discuss the 180 acre park north of Marion between Alburnet Road and North 10th Street. The park was donated by George and Alyce Lowe.
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Marion Public Library
Sixth Ave
Alburnett Road
North 10Th Street
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Alyce Lowe
Richard Fox
Parks & Recreation
10Th Ave
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