Iowa seeks new law to reclaim tobacco settlement damages
Iowa leaders near a bipartisan accord to allow the state to recover millions from tobacco firms for smoking related illnesses. Attorney General Miller says the change could boost recoveries and avert monthly losses of 2.75 million while awaiting a potential national settlement. House and Senate negotiators focus on tobacco issues only and aim to avoid retroactive changes, with concerns from business groups and tobacco interests.
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Iowa tests work eligibility system pilot starts in 1998
Large Iowa employers will pilot a new electronic system confirming legal work eligibility for new hires as part of a national effort. The machine readable document pilot, pushed by Sen. Grassley, targets firms like meat packers, restaurants, and construction. early use begins in 1998 with voluntary participation through INS offices in Cedar Rapids Sioux City and Des Moines.
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