Iowa fire fighters seek all cancers disability coverage
Emily Broderick presses for expanded disability benefits for Iowa firefighters and police officers to cover all cancers amid her husband Mike’s death from liver cancer not listed in current benefits. A Senate bill advanced Monday, signaling renewed support after earlier failures, as advocates push for broader protection.
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Rollins: USDA weighs aid to U.S. farmers in tariffs clash
In Iowa, U S Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration is weighing emergency aid to farmers as President Trump considers sweeping global tariffs. She noted the USDA awaits final tariff decisions to gauge impact and hopes renegotiations reduce the need for payments.
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Iowa wetlands lawsuit hinges on miscommunication
Delaware County nine acre parcel in northeast Iowa sits within a larger tract owned by Jim Conlan. The case questions federal wetlands protections under Swampbuster and potential loss of subsidies if crops are grown there. If misunderstood, the nationwide legal challenge could be weakened and affect millions of acres.
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