ACA and jobs tied to Mark Jacobs claim scrutinized
The fact check examines Mark Jacobs and rivals over ACA linked job losses and $70 billion wage claim. CBO analysis shows 2.5 million fewer hours by 2024 but employment demand may rise. the $70 billion figure traces to a columnist, not CBO, with experts calling the estimate rough.
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Doonesbury Goes On Hiatus Through March 15
Doonesbury will pause new strips except Sundays through March 15 as readers vote on alternate comics. Online voting at the Gazette site or via a ballot found in The Gazette next Saturday prompts participation with a winner announced March 23.
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Electrician dies at Penford plant in Cedar Rapids
An IB EW Local 405 official identifies the deceased as Brett Brown of Anamosa employed by Acme Electric. Brown, with 20 years at Acme, was found near a high voltage area outside two Penford buildings during a medical emergency. Authorities say no foul play is suspected as OSHA and Penford investigate the death.
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Penford Products
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Acme Electric
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Anamosa
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Meskwaki man faces federal murder charge in parents' killings
Federal officials seek a murder charge against Meskwaki man Gordon Lasley Jr. for killing his parents in Tama County last month with a machete. He will appear in Cedar Rapids federal court, while state charges may be dropped if federal counts proceed.
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Pearance
U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Gordon Lasley Sr
Kim Lasley
Lasley
Mississippi
Gazette delivers daily Cedar Rapids newspaper notices and contact info
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