Iowans urge more federal funding for Alzheimer's research
East Central Iowa Alzheimer's Association members pressed Iowa lawmakers for increased NIH funding to fight Alzheimer's. Debra Jones of Cedar Rapids cited her mother's 1999 death, while supporters including Joel Schmidt urged senators and representatives to back a proposed funding boost amid tight social program budgets.
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Iowa Senate moves energy bill to Culver desk
Iowa lawmakers advance a measure letting MidAmerican raise rates to fund a three year nuclear feasibility study. The plan imposes a $4 monthly residential, $15 commercial, and $1100 industrial rider, reviewed annually by the Utilities Board, and faces Gov. Culver.
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Puppy mill bill signed and text ban debated at Capitol
Gov. Culver signs a puppy mill bill allowing state inspectors to enter facilities after complaints as advocates cite abuse in breeding operations. A House Senate panel weighs driving text bans while Debates on teen driver devices surface. Flood prep urged for Iowa firms with planning meetings across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and central/northwest regions. Rep. Todd Taylor criticizes the FY2011 budget as a framework of real cuts.
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Lawmaker warns of layoffs at corrections department
Iowa lawmaker Rep. Todd Taylor says about 10 percent of Department of Corrections employees have sought early retirement but that will not stop layoffs. The House Appropriations Committee approved a 2011 Justice Systems budget of 484 million dollars, cutting 31.3 million from Corrections Justice Inspections and Appeals Public Defense and Public Safety. The judicial branch budget also fell by 9.9 million and 184 fewer full time equivalents.
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