Tea Party influence and 2012 political outlook in Iowa
University of Iowa political science(s) say Tea Party staying power is uncertain with third party movements fading over time. Analysts expect strong state races, including Branstad against Culver and Braley and Boswell facing outside advertising, shaping the 2012 landscape.
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University of Iowa
George Wallace
American Independent Party
Ross Perot
Palin
University of California-San Diego
Gary Jacobson
White House
Jacobson
Selzer
Iowa
Brenna Findley
Tom Miller
Chet Culver
Terry Branstad
Bruce Braley
Dave Loebsack
Leonard Boswell
Braley
Boswell
Steffen Schmidt
Iowa State University
Schmidt
Texas A&m
George Edwards
Employers rethinking health coverage under new law
Deloitte executives note firms hesitate to drop benefits but fear being first to cut. The law introduces a 2000 dollar per worker penalty in exchanges, yet employers weigh tax implications and payroll costs. Experts believe many will keep plans due to tax deductions and Social Security Medicare tax impacts.
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Paul Keckley
Deloitte Center For Health Solutions
Deloitte
Congressional Budget Office
Boeing
White House
Furman
Tennessee
Bredesen
Wall Street Journal
Erin Shields
Senate Finance Committee
Free Cedar Rapids dental clinic aims to treat 1500+ patients
A two day free dental clinic at the U S Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids runs November 5 and 6 from seven AM to five PM. Organizers expect more than 1,500 people and note lines form the night before. The event targets uninsured patients with no required income proof. Dental care includes cleanings and fillings with 200 dentists and 1,200 volunteers, but dentures and crowns are not available.
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U.S. Cellular Center
David Davidson
Iowa Dental Association
Waterloo
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Davidson
Bob Russell
Iowa Department of Public Health
Russell
Kris Swalla
Community Health Free Clinic
Iowa City
Mission of Mercy
Patricia Meredith
Iowa Mission of Mercy
Ings
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
U.S
Meredith
Broadcast networks push paid access as cord cutting rises
ABC NBC and CBS blocked full episodes on Google TV browser while streaming devices broaden access to TV. Analysts say networks want payment for shows anywhere, signaling a clampdown on cord cutting as viewers shift to online access and regular TV viewing.
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ABC
NBC
CBS
Derek Baine
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