Obama speech rallying point for Democrats drives health overhaul push
A day after Obama's Capitol Hill address, Democrats across the spectrum rallied behind him boosting momentum for health care reform this year. Key conservative and liberal lawmakers weighed responses while unions and MoveOn.Org voiced mixed support and continued pressure.
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Habitat home transforms Iowa City teen life and future
Samantha Kindon, a senior at Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, moved from a crumbling 1978 trailer with a wobbly porch to a Habitat for Humanity three bedroom home at 2429 Whispering Prairie Ave. Her GPA rose to 3.86 as she plans college, aided by family sweat equity and her grandfather.
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Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Vala Clakins-Kindon
Dylan
Samantha
Habitat For Humanity
Iowa City
George C. Ford
Owa
Elizabeth Tate
Whispering Prairie Ave
Habitat
Eight years after 9 11 grief fades for some
Cedar Rapids resident Jason Alberty says eight years after the attacks he has moved on while still honoring a Des Moines friend and a World Trade Center tragedy. The piece notes public grief patterns and pastoral care perspectives as Americans reflect on where they were and what they were doing then.
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Jason Alberty
Des Moines
New York
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New York City
Washington
Nick Longworth
St. Luke’s Hospital
Longworth
Iowa City considers curfew for minors
The City Council signaled informal support for a curfew ordinance for youths 17 and younger, with a first vote to follow Tuesday. Supporters say it aids police amid rising youth-related safety concerns, while opponents argue it targets behavior rather than time.
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Hayek
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Mil O’donnell
Connie Champion
Mike Wright
Sam Hargadine
Amy Correia
Ross Wilburn
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