Poweshiek Skipper May Face Endangered Status in Iowa Habitat
A tiny butterfly native to Iowa and a few neighboring states is proposed for Endangered Species Act protection after sharp population declines. The Fish and Wildlife Service notes major losses across its core range in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota and experts warn protection may come too late. Dennis Schlicht of The Butterflies of Iowa says they waited too long.
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Hoffman Prairie State Preserve
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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South Dakota
Dennis Schlicht
Hospice costs rise as use expands Medicare faces higher bills
Former hospice nurse Elly Barton describes crisis care as overused to bill Medicare at top rates. Her whistleblower suit alleges retaliation at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Florida, amid investigations into Medicare reimbursements.
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Orlando Sentinel Blando, Fla
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Winter Park, Fla
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Hospice of the Comforter
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Fla
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Occupy Iowa protesters eye first in nation caucuses
More than a thousand miles from Wall Street, Occupy Iowa seeks to leverage the Iowa caucuses to gain national media attention. Ed Fallon, an organizer, says the group views the event as a pressure point on leading candidates, but turnout and support appear uncertain.
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New York
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Senator warns of layaway costs in holiday season
U S Senator Charles Schumer warns layaway plans may cost consumers more than credit cards. He urges retailers to clearly disclose fees and says he may ask the FTC to probe possible deceptive practices. Retail groups defend layaway as not credit and clarify fee comparisons.
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