Obama pitches health reform to doctors amid coalition concerns
President Obama faces doctors and other groups as he pushes a health reform bill. Robert Blendon warns coalition support can derail his plan if diverse groups unite to oppose costly changes. Obama vows not to dictate clinical decisions and seeks collaboration and insurance coverage for all patients.
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Robert Blendon
Harvard School of Public Health
Obama
AMA
Congress
Washington
Rebuilding Iowa City: a year after flood anniversary
U S leaders and locals gathered to mark the June flood anniversary and discuss recovery progress. Lt Gen Ron Dardis said every completed recovery project is a reason to rejoice while planning openings at the relocated Hancher Auditorium and other arts campus facilities. Julie Jacobsen and her daughter Brittany visited Old Capitol to reflect on the historic time and ongoing restoration.
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Brian Ray
the Gazette
Brittany Jacobsen
Iowa City
Julie Jacobsen
University of Iowa
Old Capitol
Ron Dardis
Rebuild
Iowa
Hancher Auditorium
Dardis
Spencer
University
Budgeting and sacrifices help laid off workers fund education
Dallas auto systems administrator Sparenberg lost his job in October and warns that unemployment benefits may not cover school costs. He trims expenses, uses budgeting, applies for aid and scholarships, cuts dining out and TV costs, and relies on discounts and tax benefits while pursuing continued education. He urges setting deadlines to reach education goals.
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Sparenberg
Dallas
Rick Salmeron
Salmeron Financial Network Inc
Todd Mark
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of
Greater Dallas
Tax sale auctions draw bidders for liens on properties
At Polk County Iowa the tax sale system allows bidders to purchase liens and earn 2 percent monthly interest until owners repay. Louis Greif, a long time bidder, has won many properties yet most profit comes from interest rather than property ownership. Large companies and international investors participate, wallets open for dozens of bidding cards, while rules favor local buyers.
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Stevenson
Louis Greif
Iowa
Adair Asset Management
Menachem Moster
Imperial Funding Group
Polk County
Moster
Man from Hiawatha dies in Sunday Interstate 380 crash
A 31 year old Hiawatha man Todd Weaver died in a head on crash on Interstate 380 early Sunday near the Seventh Street exit. He was riding a motorcycle north in the southbound lanes and did not wear a helmet. Cory Chapman 27 of Wilton the other driver was not injured. An autopsy is scheduled.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha
Todd Weaver
Seventh Street
Coe College
Cristy Hamblin
Weaver
Cory Chapman
Wilton
Hamblin
G R man hospitalized after Fayette County motorcycle crash
Joshua Martin, 33, of Cedar Rapids, remains hospitalized after losing control of his motorcycle on Acorn Road near the 200th Street intersection three miles south of Elgin. He was thrown into the east ditch and first treated at Palmer Lutheran Health Center before being moved to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
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the Gazette
ELGIN
Joshua Martin
Cedar Rapids
Fayette County
Martin
Acorn
200Th Street
Iowa
State Patrol
Palmer Lutheran Health Center
West Union
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Local Log Lists Multiple Accusations Across Eastern Iowa
The Log details numerous individuals charged with assault and related offenses in Eastern Iowa counties and cities. Notable names include Joel M. Goldsberry and Javier Vallejo with multiple offenses noted, plus cocaine possession in one case.
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Gazette
Iowa
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Ninth Ave
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Whitney M. Kotowski
Robins
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Christine A. Kadura
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Diagonal Drive
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Johnson County
Gilbert E. Lindberg
Strawbridge Rd
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Thornbury Ave
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Donna Cameron
21St Avenue
Ronald L. Kunkle
Abbe Center
1860 County Home Rd
Aaron Woods
Billy D. Watkins
Fifth Ave
Shellie Everts
First Ave
Shawn Voseli
Vinton
Michelle Kirby
12Th St
Derek A. Buitron
Angleton
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Rene Risinger
Third St. SE
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