Billions Lost to Waste and Fraud in Federal Programs
Federal investigators recovered only 7.6 billion of more than 27 billion in annual waste fraud and abuse in health education and labor programs. Inspectors general cite loopholes manpower and noncompliance as factors. Sen. Tom Harkin chairs the hearing.
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Tom Harkin
Iowa
Richard Kusserow
HHS
Medicare
Actu
Harkin
Kusserow
Bridge Aces Lessons on Hearts and Diamonds
South misplayed the heart suit in a vulnerable deal. North notes the error and suggests delaying the heart lead to force the opponents to help. South could have ruffed a club and unblocked honors to renew heart control, then used diamonds to set up the heart ending. The column also gives a contact for bridge questions and aims at practical play guidance.
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Bobby Wolff
United Feature Syndicate
North
South
Dummy
East
West
Ames Cedar Rapids area briefs recap local events and ads
Local notices list recreation hours for Cedar Rapids programs, GOP caucus events in Linn County, library Story Times and activities at downtown and branch sites, plus several service ads from Autumn Pine furniture to medical and travel promotions. Entertainment bingo schedules, cruises, and local business ads fill the page.
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Story Times
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Little Gallery
West-Side
Kenwood
Beems
Davids Restaurant Wednesday Steam Dinners Dollar Off
Davids Restaurant offers Wednesday steak dinners with a one dollar discount. Call 373-0414 for details.
Gunfire No 2 Cause of Death Among Teens
A National Center for Health Statistics report shows gunfire as the second leading cause of death for Americans aged 15 to 19, with higher rates among Black males. The JAMA study, part of AMA violence research, highlights firearm prevalence in teen homicide.
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Washington
National Center For Health Statistics
America
Journal of the American Medical Association
JAMA
AMA
George Lundberg
Lundberg
Abby Advice on Paternity Lie and School Theft
A letter-writer confesses a long deception about paternity and requests guidance. Advice urges legal counsel, sever the lie, and DNA testing to protect the child’s health and history. Also included is a Pennsylvania principal praising students who replaced stolen funds after a school scam.
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