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News from April 2025

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How many companies in cities in Scott County received FDA inspections in Q1?

By River Bend Times | Apr 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Scott County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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2022: Cedar County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By River Bend Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Cedar County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.9%.

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River Bend Times area weekly mass times

By River Bend Times | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the River Bend Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Scott County: Medicare transfers accounted for 4% of income in 2022

By River Bend Times | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $2,541 per capita to residents.

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Merkley urges GAO to audit U.S. foreign aid reductions under Trump

By River Bend Times | Apr 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has urged the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to perform an audit concerning the Trump administration's recent actions involving the termination of foreign assistance programs and the downsizing of the State...

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Clinton County: Medicaid made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

By River Bend Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Clinton County, providing an average of $2,833 per capita to residents.

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River Bend Times area weekly mass times

By River Bend Times | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the River Bend Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Merkley criticizes House Republicans’ vote on budget resolution

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed strong opposition following House Republicans' decision to advance the Senate Republicans' budget resolution.

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Senate Democrats caution against Republican health care cuts for tax breaks

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

Senate Democrats have expressed concerns over legislation they say would benefit the wealthiest Americans while compromising health care for millions.

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CBO projects $52T debt increase from GOP tax plans over 30 years, per Merkley request

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

In a report requested by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has projected that Senate Republicans' proposed budget could increase the national debt by $52 trillion over...

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House passes SAVE Act to ensure voter registration limited to citizens

By River Bend Times | Apr 10, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 22, known as the SAVE Act, aimed at reinforcing voting processes by ensuring that only U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections.

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GAO questions removal of critical budget data website by OMB

By River Bend Times | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressman Brendan Boyle have voiced concerns following the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) critique of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) recent decision to remove a website containing crucial...

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Employers in River Bend Times publication area filed 56 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

By River Bend Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 56 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the River Bend Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Scott County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.9% of income in 2022

By River Bend Times | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Scott County, providing an average of $2,458 per capita to residents.

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Merkley requests documents on federal workforce reduction plans from OMB

By River Bend Times | Apr 7, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has called upon the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release documents from various agencies and departments regarding plans to implement large-scale reductions in federal workforces.

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Congresswoman Miller-Meeks introduces bill to boost Iowa's workforce

By River Bend Times | Apr 7, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks introduced H.R. 2690, known as the Improve Employer-Directed Skills Act.

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River Bend Times area weekly mass times

By River Bend Times | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the River Bend Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Senator Merkley denounces latest Republican budget resolution, alleging it favors billionaires

By River Bend Times | Apr 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, expressed his concerns following the recent passage by Senate Republicans of a new budget resolution.

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Senator Merkley addresses Republican budget plan, tax cuts for wealthy

By River Bend Times | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, addressed concerns regarding the Republican budget plan aimed at offering tax benefits to billionaires, potentially at the cost of essential family support...

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Merkley criticizes GOP budget for favoring billionaires and altering fiscal rules

By River Bend Times | Apr 3, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, has criticized the Republicans' budget proposal on the Senate floor.