Iowa's domestic abuse prosecutions face victim ambivalence
A study outlines that seven attempts are often needed for victims to leave abusive relationships. In Iowa, law requires arrest of the aggressor, with bail and a no contact order set. Victims frequently seek dismissal or removal of orders, while prosecutors emphasize building cases with or without victim testimony and providing support services.
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Democrats widen Iowa caucus race as campaigns gain pace
The 2004 style contest heats up as Democrats target Iowa in January. Dean and Gephardt vie for momentum while Kerry Edwards Lieberman Graham and others plan Labor Day appearances and early stopovers. Analysts warn against high expectations and stress a positive, issue driven push toward Bush.
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Rural Medicare reforms urged to aid areas without insurers
A report backs keeping a government fall back for rural areas lacking private insurers and reallocating spending so rural seniors don’t shoulder higher costs. Jeanne Lambrew notes the “double hit” on rural seniors while Sen. Grassley supports the rural provisions. Baucus and Grassley push for rural needs to be addressed in the final bill.
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Montana
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Baucus
Dynamic gene environment view in child IQ study
A University of Virginia psychologist explains how genetic influence on IQ varies with social class. Turkheimer's study finds heritability of IQ as 0.10 in the poorest families versus 0.72 in high socioeconomic-status families, with environmental effects four times stronger among the poor.
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University of Virginia
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Turkheimer
Sandra Scarr
Hawaii
Iraqi opposition figure killed in blast as council names cabinet
Al-Hakim, a longtime foe of Saddam and exiled leader for two decades, was killed after delivering a sermon for Iraqi unity. His funeral proceeds to Najaf. On the same day the 25 member Governing Council announced a cabinet reflecting its ethnic and religious balance with Hoshyar Zebari as Foreign Minister and Ibrahim Bahr al-Uloum heading the Oil Ministry.
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Dave O'Brien Named to Iowa Trial Lawyers Board
Personal injury attorney Dave O'Brien appointed as a member of the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association Board of Governors. O'Brien serves on the association's governing body and will contribute to policy and member services.
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Board of Governors
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
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