Census to count gay couples as families in 2013 survey
The Census Bureau will for the 2013 American Community Survey treat same sex married couples as families, merging them with other married households. Officials say the change is largely symbolic but shows growing acceptance, with broader questions planned for 2016 and later Census cycles.
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Jacobs proposes selling public lands and mineral rights to cut deficits
Republican Senate hopeful Mark Jacobs unveils an eight page plan to balance the budget in 10 years by selling western public lands and mineral rights and auctioning bandwidth. He calls for a bipartisan commission on Social Security Medicare and Medicaid, and 10 percent cuts in federal agency budgets.
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Branstad Signs Job Training Bill at Altoona Facebook Site
Gov Branstad signs a new apprenticeship bill in Altoona at the under construction Facebook data center. The measure boosts Workforce Fund from 4 to 6 million dollars and apprenticeship funding from 1 to 3 million, with expanded qualifying criteria. He vetoes to keep oversight with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and later plans a historic tax credits bill. The event featured lawmakers including Sen. Bill Dotzler and highlighted Iowa’s growing demand for skilled workers.
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Department of Education
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