Blue Cross proposes rate credit to cut premiums for Iowa plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa plans a rate credit to reduce customer premiums by about 13 percent on average. The plan, filed with the Iowa Insurance Commission, would apply a six month credit starting Sept 1 based on individual claims history, with possible premium increases for unusually high claimants and credits extending beyond one year. The insurer reports a surplus of 226 million dollars and serves nearly a million Iowans.
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Police siege bombs MOVE house in Philadelphia blaze
Police trying to evict MOVE members dropped a bomb on the rowhouse, sparking a fire that consumed 50 to 60 homes and burned under control late at night. Four MOVE members fled the house. one woman captured, others believed in tunnels behind the property.
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GE pleads guilty to missile contract fraud and fine
General Electric admitted defrauding the Air Force on a Minuteman missile contract, facing a $1.04 million fine and possible three year bidding ban. Meanwhile GE won an $11 million Navy destroyer control system contract as indictments unfold.
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Today’s Chuckle Momentary Temptation Twist
Humorous quip notes middle age as the phase where the challenge is not resisting temptation but locating it, with a playful tone on aging and self restraint.
FBI says it thwarted plot against Gandhi
The FBI says it foiled a planned assassination of India’s Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during his June state visit to the United States. The plot also targeted Bhajan Lal, Haryana chief minister, who was hospitalized in New Orleans.
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Haryana
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New York
Des Moines Native Picked as Iowa History Chief
Gov Branstad names Des Moines native David Crosson 36 to lead the Iowa Historical Department. Crosson, then executive director of the Pittsburgh Children's Museum, will earn about 46000 annually and assume the post Aug 16 after Senate confirmation.
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