FEMA aid reforms seek fairer help after Katrina failures
FEMA moves to overhaul the Individual Assistance program amid criticism of low approval rates and confusing denial letters. An equity analysis will examine reach to low income applicants and new demographic data collection starts. denial letters will be revised to show appeals options.
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Transportation Committee
Post
Kim Schmadeke
Cedar Rapids
Schmadeke
Criswell
Assis
Tance
Adriano Espaillat
D-N.y
Espaillat
Iowa
Iowa to expand broadband with 100 million in funding
Reynolds and lawmakers approved 100 million for faster internet across Iowa. The program, created by April law and signed in May, designates three tiers of service and offers grants covering 35 to 75 percent of project costs. Providers in Eastern Iowa hint at applying as they focus on rural areas and 100 by 100 megabits.
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Reynolds
Iowa
Matt Behrens
Chris Hopp
Alpine Communications
Alpine
Clayton
Fayette
Hopp
Washington County
Kalona
Kalona Cooperative
Behrens
Adams inducted into Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame
Amy Adams receives Hall of Fame recognition for activism prompted by the 2016 election and the loss of bargaining rights under the Iowa Legislature. The Cedar Rapids native taught English, cared for her father, and now leads as a party volunteer and advocate. She and husband Ben Hanson raise three children in Saint Lucas.
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Catherine Crist
Cedar Rapids
Adams
Iowa
Democratic Party Hall of Fame
U.S
Dave Loebsack
Tom Courtney
Paula Martinez
DiAnne Lerud-Chubba
Athena Gilbraith
Alma Puga
Iowa State Education Association
Democratic Party
Fayette Democratic Party
Indivisible Iowa
Ben Hanson
Saint Lucas
Amy Adams
Iowa 1St Congressional District
Michael Keefer
Rod Blum
Ava
the Gazette
The Gazette News Tip Line Contact Details
The Gazette invites readers to report news by calling its tip lines in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City or toll free. Call (319) 398-8254 in Cedar Rapids or (319) 339-3155 in Iowa City, or 1 800 397 8212 for tips and information.
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