I J Jobs debate focuses on long term benefits over job counts
Roeder notes I J OBS grants total 118.5 million with 340 million in matching investment. Swenson argues construction benefits extend beyond job creation with improved infrastructure and lasting public goods. Paulsen warns of 20 years of debt for projects whose life cycles may outlast the funding. Critics say many jobs are temporary while infrastructure enduring.The end of the article quotes comment by Kraig Paulsen and others and references a state context.
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Roeder
House
Kraig Paulsen
Rhiawatha
Paulsen
Swenson
I-Jobs
University of Iowa
Iowa
James
Lynch
Gazcomm.com
Cedar Rapids weighs flood plan amid cost and benefit hurdles
City officials and Corps leaders outline a pricey flood-protection plan with a $500 million price tag for levees walls and pumping stations plus property buys. The team stresses no guarantees as the benefit cost ratio guides the 100 500 year flood protection targets and a possible Plan B to acquire risked properties. local officials push for a solid recommendation based on data and public input while awaiting a draft report and potential federal funding.
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Doug Neumann
Neumann
Economic Planning and Redevelopment Corp
Jim Prosser
Prosser
Corps
Congress
Brian Fagan
DeKeyser
Dennis Hamilton
Rock Island, Il
Hamilton
Dave Loebsack
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Tom Harkin
United States
Tougher oversight eyed for Iowa puppy breeders
Des Moines reports a legislative study committee on animal welfare in Iowa breeding facilities considers expanding state inspector access to federally licensed operations. Advocates urge inspections after complaints on USDA staffing and puppy mills, while breeders argue current regulation suffices and seek complaint based entry.
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Charlotte
State Capitol
Lykam
USDA
Iowa
Mary LaHay
Des Moines
Iowa Voters For
LaHay
Joe Gerst
Amana
Iowa Pet Breeders Association
Gerst
More School Time Shows Early Math Gains
Middle School students in a state initiative gain 300 extra hours over three years. Early results show improved math scores, with students like Domonique acknowledging better learning. Experts compare U S hours to Asia while noting longer hours and shorter daily increases can boost performance.
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Domonique
Obama
Duncan
United States
U.S
Singapore
Taiwan
Japan
Hong Kong
Tom Loveless
Brookings Institution
Iran seeks evidence of intent amid show of force
Iran pushes a muscular display as it prepares for Geneva talks with Western powers. Hillary Clinton says Iran must prove its nuclear program is peaceful or face tougher sanctions. Defense Secretary Gates argues economic and diplomatic pressure better than military action.
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Tehran
Iran
Alex Vatanka
Middle East
IHS Jane’s
Geneva
U.S
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
CBS
Robert Gates
CNN
State of the Union
Grassley’s Kindle Lets Him Work From Anywhere
Sen. Chuck Grassley uses an Amazon Kindle as a portable office during Senate Finance Committee health care hearings. The 76 year old Iowa Republican receives staff memos, reads newspapers, and reviews information on the Internet connected device, a tip from Sen. Mike Enzi. He travels with it and remains active on Twitter Facebook YouTube and MySpace.
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Iowa
Washington
Chuck Grassley
Senate Finance Committee
Grassley
Amazon.com
New Hartford
Mike Enzi
R-Wyo
Beth Pellett Levine
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