United Care fundraising probe stirs local doubts in Iowa
United Care faced consumer complaints over its paid telemarketing in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Officials deny shady practices while noting a toll free child abuse hotline, educational materials, and public service campaigns funded by donations.
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Kentucky
Cedar Rapids
United Care
Don Saunders
Ron Versteeg
Saunders
Versteeg
The
Gazette
Attorney General's Office
Iowa
Switzer
Merchants National Bank
Henry Royer
Royer
United Way
Roger
Baloney
Katy Lee
Linn Council For Child Abuse Prevention
United
Rick David
Jean Hood
National Council For the Prevention of Child Abuse
Ers
Diane Wyckoff
David
Internal Revenue Service
Newton
Fort Worth
Better Business Bureau
Two Members Praise New Image Fitness and Gym
After more than a year with New Image Fitness and Gym, the couple notes positive physical and mental changes. They report weight loss and toning, and say workouts relax stressed nerves after work or family life. They praise the friendly atmosphere and attentive staff.
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New Image
New Mage Fitness & Gym
Budget compromise faces tax rises amid deficit fears
The plan faces opposition from Edwin Rothschild of Citi zen Action who calls the gasoline tax regressive while White House budget director Richard Darman pins higher deficits on a weak economy. The package would waive Gramm Rudman targets, with Bush backing a bipartisan push to enact by October 19. House leaders cite a balance between tax increases and spending cuts amid broad program reductions.
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Edwin Rothschild
Citizen Action
Congress
S&l
Rothschild
White House
Richard Darman
Bush
House
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
Debate over term limits and crime policy in Iowa race
Avenson and Branstad clash over term limits and governance. Avenson vows eight year cap and attacks crime and education funding while Branstad defends record, mocks spending alarm, and calls for voter decision on limits. Both favor local innovation over mandates and spar over vetoes and taxes.
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Avenson
Branstad
Lake Mills
Robert Ray
Willie Horton
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
Branstad Administration
Iowa
Biker Raises Funds to Help Deaf Children
Norby plans to raise five thousand dollars on the final leg of a charity bike tour to aid deaf children. He recounts growing up deaf, lip reading, and using a hearing aid, and supports cochlear implants as a path to language. Donations may be sent to Gerald Partridge in Washington Iowa.
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Branstad
Avenson
Oelwein
Lynn Partridge
Washington
Iowa
Bob Campagna
Norby
University of Iowa
Washington County
Gerald Partridge
Iona Ave
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Terry Branstad
Law and Order
Educational Home Division
Mework Hotline
Grant Wood
AEA
Educational Services Division
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