Economy: Wages Rise but Worries Grow over Minimums
The article notes wage increases at federal and state levels alongside rising concerns about the impact of higher hourly minimum wages on businesses and employment. It outlines policy moves and potential economic effects, with focus on labor costs and job stability.
Wage start aid unclear in November report
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Oxo Wage Change Mentioned in 2017 Context
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25th Anniversary Race Against Breast Cancer Held in Cedar Rapids
Breast cancer survivors formed the number 25 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. Lydia Mullins, 11, of Cedar Rapids, earned every Girl Scout badge and award for her age level. Anamosa celebrated Pumpkinfest with pumpkins and festivities.
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Johnson County Sees Patchwork Minimum Wage Rules
Johnson County businesses face a patchwork of wage rules as a first phase of the higher minimum wage takes effect next month. Solon sticks with 7.25 an hour while Swisher plans similar action. Iowa City and Coralville have not decided, with legal concerns raised about the county goal of 10.10 by 2017. Jessica Dunker warns of confusion and unfair competition for local businesses as wage thresholds diverge within the county.
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No Labels Targets White House in 2016 Campaign
No Labels, formed in 2010 to mitigate congressional gridlock, plans to broaden its bipartisanship push into the 2016 race. In New Hampshire and Iowa it will host forums featuring five Republican and three Democratic candidates, highlighting a cross party dialogue.
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Afghan reaction to Kunduz strike goes muted as Obama withdrawal deadline nears
Afghan leaders and media show restrained response after a Doctors Without Borders hospital bombing in Kunduz. President Ghani offers sorrow, protests are limited, and major outlets scale back coverage while Obama weighs whether to withdraw remaining 9,800 U.S. troops by year end 2016.
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No Labels Convention Draws 8 Candidates in Manchester
The No Labels problem solver convention runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 12 in Manchester New Hampshire with presidential hopefuls including Christie Graham Kasich O’Malley Pataki Sanders Trump Webb and others. The event provides a webcast at NoLabels.org for broader access.
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