Rival debt limit plans push faces uncertain House vote
Washington lawmakers clash over rival debt cut proposals as the CBO flags smaller savings than advertised. Speaker Boehner seeks to rewrite measures to exceed the $900 billion debt increase, while Senate Leader Reid pursues a different path amid bipartisan doubt.
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Senate
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Boehner
Ohio
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Camps Crisis in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Camps
Rainy weekend dampens activities but fails to dampen camp enthusiasm at Girl Scouts events. The Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois council operates four camps facing rising maintenance costs and lower attendance, risking reduced programs or potential property sales.
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Gazette
Iowa
Kelsey Kremer
Girl Scouts of
Illinois
Diane
Ernee Otto Rebekah Sanford
Dubuque
Little Cloud
Epworth
Diane Nelson
Girl Scouts
USPS to Close Up To 3700 Post Offices
The U S Postal Service says it may close as many as 3700 offices, about 12 percent, as online and storefront services cut demand. Most closures target rural sites with 178 in Iowa potentially affected, while Delaware may see none.
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Houmdet
Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Delaware
USPS
Iowa
Sue Brennan
Postal Service
Eastern Iowa Post Review Under Way for Closure
An internal list from the Eastern Iowa post indicates 10A offices are under review for closure as part of organizational changes. Officials have not announced a timeline or final decision.
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Iowa
New automated prescription dispenser arrives at Iowa City center
The Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center installed a touch screen ATM style machine that dispenses prescription medications without a pharmacy stop. Executive director Kelly Durian says patients welcome the system, noting it saves them an extra stop on the way home. About 150 people used it so far.
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Re Gazette
Iowa City
Kelly Durian
Northgate Dr
Durian
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