Elkader Woman Walks After Stem Cell Trial
Amy Foels, 36th person worldwide to receive an experimental stem cell transplant in Lisbon, Portugal, walked with therapist help at Elkader Wellness Center. After auto crash in 2002 left her paralyzed waist down, she hopes to walk unaided as therapy continues in Detroit and Elkader.
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Amy Foels
Elkader
Foels
Elkader Wellness Center
Jacki Sloan
McGregor
Hospital de Egas Moniz
Lisbon
Portugal
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Detroit
Donna Foels
Detroit Institute
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Sloan
Ben Roberts
Battles at home for returning Army veteran and reservist
Army Staff Sgt. Steven Cummings, after 14 months in Iraq, faces layoffs and mounting debt from two mortgages in Milan Michigan. He notes his civilian pay was higher and fears ongoing unemployment while employers sometimes resist hiring Guard members. Local impact on job growth noted as unemployment dips.
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Iraq
Army
Steven Cummings
Cummings
Milan
Mich
Michigan National Guard
Afghanistan
Complaints Under USERRA Rise Since 9 11
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protects military service workers from employer discrimination. Since Sept 11, 2001, 3601 complaints have been filed with the Labor Department. Since Oct 1, 2004, 236 discrimination cases based on military obligations have been filed, with 33 claiming hiring discrimination and 34 alleging retaliation.
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Uniformed Services
Department of Labor
New tally to rate airline safety for traveling pets
The AP reports airlines must disclose pet fatalities losses or injuries starting June 15 as a new safety metric. About two million animals fly annually with risk differing by cabin or cargo, and experts estimate roughly 1 percent die or are harmed, prompting advocacy for stricter oversight.
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Washington
Lisa Weisberg
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Weisberg
Congress
Flight tips for pets and airline reporting rules
Guidance on direct flights and avoiding peak times to reduce pet handling issues. Advice to label crates with Live Animal. Suggests freezing water to limit spills. Notes law requiring airlines to report animal casualties and quotes Jack Evans of the Air Transport Association warning misinterpretation may occur.
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Jack Evans
Air Transport Association
Porch couches stir Iowa City debate over curbside furniture
University of Iowa senior Amy Carqueville salvages a three cushion brown plaid sleeper from a curb and places it on her porch at 322 S. Johnson St. She describes the sofa as having endured cigarette holes beer spills and harsh weather as neighbors consider an ordinance to ban outdoor couches this summer.
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Amy Carqueville
University of Iowa
Carqueville
S. Johnson St
Iowa City
Mayberry
Jonathan D. Woods
Oak Brook
Ill
Sarah Coffield
Aurora, Ill
Todd Carey
Spencer
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