Branstad Faces Medical Marijuana Lobby Amid Delicate Push
Gov. Terry Branstad meets with advocates from Des Moines parents seeking cannabis oil access for epileptic children. Iowa Senator Joe Bolkcom previews a narrow medical marijuana bill and collaboration with Sen. Charles Schneider to allow prescription cannabis oil purchases in Iowa from states where legal.
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Terry Branstad
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Joe Bolkcom
Schneider
Maria LaFrance
Senators call for probe of VA Central Iowa facility
Senators Grassley and Harkin urge federal oversight of the VA Central Iowa Health Care facility in Des Moines after an Inspector General report citing administrative irregularities leadership lapses and quality of care concerns. They hope VA actions improve morale patient care and medical education at the center.
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Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
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Inspector General
Harkin
Sen. Grassley
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Medvedev Visit to Crimea Angers Ukraine Amid Tensions
Simferopol sees Dmitry Medvedev conduct a government meeting in Crimea to underscore Moscow control, provoking Ukraine and Western critics. Meanwhile Russia begins partial troop drawdown near Ukraine, with U S and European reactions cautious but hopeful for de escalation.
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Angela Merkel
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Dmitry Rogozin
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Obama
Jay Carney
Narcisse fails to make 2014 Iowa Democratic primary ballot
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to place Jonathan Narcisse on the Democratic primary ballot for governor, affirming a district court ruling that his petition signatures did not meet the required criteria. The ruling fast tracked due to printing deadlines, with officials saying Narcisse did not qualify and his petitions had signature page errors. Narcisse may pursue a write in or third party bid.
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District Court
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