Military boosts enlistment incentives amid war recruiting concerns
The Army expands bonuses up to 8000 for prior service and cash options to 20000 to strengthen thinning ranks amid the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict. A separate program lets 8000 Navy sailors and 20000 Air Force airmen transfer to the Army without losing rank or repeating basic training. Amber Hirschfield, 17, of Cedar
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High School Senior Enlists in Army For College Benefit
Hirschfield, a Kennedy High School senior, signs a five year Army contract inspired by the expanded college benefit. she leaves for basic training June 9 and aims to become a chemical operations specialist. Recruiters visit Cedar Rapids area schools to promote programs like College First and From High School to Flight School. Her sister Tamara serves in the Navy, influencing her decision.
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Richard Neese
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Health care costs rise with severe flu season
The flu could cost the nation up to 20 billion in lost productivity if the outbreak is severe. Harvard economist David Cutler notes workers miss 1 to 1.5 days annually, a rate that could double amid vaccine shortages.
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Harvard
Flu season outlook and vaccination guidance
The article discusses flu prevention tips and vaccination timing with expert caution about uncertainties in severity. It notes early indications from Australia and New Zealand pointing to a milder season in the U S and references CDC statistics showing low activity.
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Former UI surgeon cites leadership woes
Dr. John Carson, former head of the vascular surgery department and longtime UI professor, says leadership problems prompted his resignation from University Hospitals. He left after 18 years, with last day Oct. 1, now a surgery professor at University of New Mexico and chief of surgery at Albuquerque VAMC.
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Gazette
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University of Iowa
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University Hospitals’ Vascular Surgery
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Carver College of Medicine
Leach and Franker clash in Cedar Rapids debate
Democratic challenger Dave Franker attacked GOP policies and tied Jim Leach to the party, calling for Rumsfeld resignation over Abu Ghraib. Leach defended his stance against the Bush doctrine and favored stronger foreign policy while criticizing administration policy. Debate sponsored by The Gazette and KCRG-TV9, pages noted.
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Edwards rallies students in Iowa City for November vote
Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards addressed about 4,500 people at Iowa City’s Hubbard Park on the University of Iowa campus. He urged young people to turnout Nov 2 and criticized President Bush on foreign and domestic issues.
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the Gazette
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Iowa City
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