Iowa DHS budgets aim to show funding pain for families
DHS Director Kevin Concannon pushes a status quo 824 million dollar budget and warns lawmakers of painful consequences for Iowa families in need. Regents also cut non staff costs to highlight faculty funding needs as session looms.
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Kevin Concannon
Iowa
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Iowa delays grant for Wells Fargo expansion and jobs
An Iowa Transportation Commission member balks at a 9.9 million grant for Wells Fargo tied infrastructure in West Des Moines, arguing 41 percent of funds is unfair to the state. The plan would preserve 2,300 jobs and create 1,000 more amid a political funding debate.
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Iowa Transportation Commission
Wells Fargo
West Des Moines
Reading to learn and teaching for all in Iowa schools
A reader letter argues that fourth grade reading mastery drives later learning and economic impact in Iowa. It calls for sustained teacher professional development, collaboration time, and data driven programs. It also advocates humane animal handling training for law enforcement following a dog incident.
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Solon
Animal Rescue League
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Smiling linked to stronger immunity and health
A Los Angeles Times editorial highlights a Psychological Science study where 334 adults were exposed to a cold after four years of sociability and friendly behavior. Agreeable people showed better immune response, while grumps were more prone to catching colds.
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Los Angeles Times
Sheldon Cohen
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
Why Not Kill Arafat A Debate on a Final Solution
The piece argues that expelling or killing Yasser Arafat could end the intifada. It compares possible actions to past US decapitation strikes and urges resolving the Oslo era by removing Arafat, proposing solitary confinement or assassination as options. It critiques Abbas and calls for decisive action to curb terrorism.
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Yasser Arafat
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Abbas
Arafat
Ramallah
European Union
Israel
United States
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Ariel Shar
Hamas
Tora Bora
Afghanistan
Baghdad
Osama bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Oslo
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