Mental health experts call Farm Belt a time bomb
Iowa farmers face mounting emotional pressures from low prices high interest and debt losses echoing a deadly farm crisis. Experts warn of a looming surge in violence as bankers and lenders are seen as enemies and a man in Hills killed a banker his wife and a neighbor before taking his own life.
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House approves Farm Credit rescue package for conference
The House approved an emergency rescue for the Farm Credit System by a 393 to 32 vote under expedited rules and sent the measure to Senate conferees before year end. Agriculture Chair Kika de la Garza referenced a recent Iowa farm tragedy while closing debate.
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Teen opens fire in school. custodian dead and principal injured
In Portland Connecticut a 14 year old shot in a junior high killing custodian David Bengston and injuring the principal and secretary. The student was taken into custody but not named due to age. Police released few other details.
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