Young Iowan students influence state recycling laws
West Branch students Andrea Mundell and Marisa Kaufman helped persuade lawmakers to require recycling of used oil filters and mercury thermostats. Their science project spurred a visit to the capitol with classmates for the governor's signing of two related bills. The city also approved a green minded East Side Recycling Center expansion. Corridor recruiters report plenty of May job openings for grads, boosting hope for local careers.
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West Branch
Andrea Mundell
Marisa Kaufman
Hector Ibarras
Kaufman
East Side
Iowa
State amendments threaten local option tax intent
In the waning moments of the session an amendment to a budget bill would let cities use 1 percent local option tax revenue for projects beyond what voters approved. Cities across the state could reallocate funds for unrelated aims, risking legal challenge and undermining voter intent. The governor did not veto the move, drawing criticism from proponents and opponents alike. Meanwhile a Farm Bill passed by Congress increases nutrition and hunger relief funding but limits reform of subsidy programs, leaving large farmers largely unchanged.
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Congress
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Senate
House
Grassley
Federal Agriculture
Monticello
Letters on politics and local library spending draw reader ire
A Monticello resident complains about political leaders and lobbyists. Another letter from Elizabeth Janssen condemns Cedar Rapids Public Library board spending and calls for accountability. Peggy Harvey urges city fixes over grand waterfront plans. A reader poll notes voting patterns and online social networks.
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Peggy Harvey
Cedar Rapids
Haiti and Rwanda Show Path to Lower Maternal Deaths
In Haiti and Rwanda a partnership model improves maternal outcomes. Partners in Health and public health efforts cut Haiti’s mortality to under 100 per 100,000 live births and drive Rwanda’s rate from over 1,000 to fewer than 600, with free prenatal care and better access to obstetric services.
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Washington Post
Haiti
United States
Africa
Asia
U.N
United Nations
Partners In Health
Ministry of Health
Rene Preval
Rwanda
Malawi
Rwandan Ministry of Health
Sub- Saharan Africa
Munigi
Goma
Zaire
Congo
Kivu
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GazetteOnline
Paul Farmer
Harvard Medical School
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
Ophelia Dahl
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