Donor Contact Stay Preserves Head's Bone Marrow Hope
The Iowa Supreme Court extended a stay delaying contact with an anonymous leukemia donor while University Hospitals challenges a lower court ruling. Doctors warn Head could die within months without a transplant, and the case hinges on whether the donor can be approached without harming medical research or patient privacy.
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Johnson County
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Branstad urges swift action on unemployment fund bailout plan
Governor Terry Branstad pressed lawmakers to act this month to curb the growing deficit in Iowa's unemployment trust fund. He warned of April 1 tax increases for employers and cited a potential one time tax rise totaling about 46.3 million with employee cuts totaling 146 million over five years, while Democrats chair concern over balance. House Minority Leader Del Stromer backed bipartisan effort though the Legislature remains two weeks from details.
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Senate clash over jobs bill folds into tax amendment fight
Lawmakers clash as Senate leaders Dole and Baker maneuver to attach or block Kasten’s tax withholding amendment to the jobs bill. Amid filibusters and cloture votes, Baker seeks a compromise using a separate tax bill while Dole aims to limit non-german amendments and force a showdown on Wednesday.
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OPEC Sets Production Ceilings Amid Price Pressure
Saudi oil minister Yamani led declarations that the OPEC accord marks a turning point as the group seeks to firm prices despite non OPEC discoveries. A 17.5 million bpd ceiling with individual quotas totals 12.5 million bpd for most members, leaving Saudi Arabia as swing producer with up to 5 million bpd.
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Gabon
Family confronts layoff with thrift and care
Mary Beth and Gene describe ten months of unemployment and reliance on care packages from friends and relatives. Savings dwindled as they watched every expense, including basic items like tape, and Mary Beth did babysitting to supplement income. They plan practical purchases and expect lasting changes in spending habits.
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Beth
Weather snapshot with mixed winds and storm outlook
The bulletin notes midnight wind calm with sunset at 6 13 and sunrise 6 17. It forecast variable cloudiness through Thursday to Saturday with chances of rain or snow and highs in the upper 40s. A Rockies winter storm brings heavy snow to Colorado and central high plains, with advisories east to South Dakota.
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