Swisher Wells Show Widespread PFAS Contamination
In Swisher Iowa near Cedar Rapids, private wells tested over two years show PFAS contamination in about two thirds of samples. With no municipal water, the town relies on private wells. Source points to Eastern Iowa Airport as a likely origin, tied to foam used in 1970s aircraft crashes.
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Senate Republicans push framework for Trump tax cuts vote
Senate Republicans approved a multitrillion dollar tax cuts framework 51 to 48 with two GOP dissenters Susan Collins and Rand Paul voting no. The measure advances plans to pass a tax cut through both chambers amid tariffs and stock declines as Democrats vow opposition and political pressure mounts ahead of further votes.
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Thousands rally in Iowa against Trump protest chant
Vanessa Miller and Tom Barton report that hundreds marched on Dubuque Street in Iowa City joining more than 1,000 protests nationwide. Organizers urged hands off democracy and Social Security as crowds urged national and local leaders to oppose Trump policies and executive actions.
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