Iowa eyes 25 to 50 million loan center for cattle producers
McLaren described a revolving loan plan under a new cooperative law to fund expansion of cow calf and production operations in Iowa. The $25 million to $50 million facility would lend money repaid over three to five years as cattle are produced, with zero net cost to the state. The plan aims to attract investment and reverse Iowa being a net exporter of capital.
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McLaren
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Harkin Criticizes Insurer Perks in Crop Insurance Row
Senate panel questions travel expenses totaling twenty two thousand dollars for Las Vegas trips by crop insurance staffers. GAO urges cutting government commissions from 28 to 24 percent, while USDA weighs 24.5. Industry leaders defend costs and warn of possible company exits.
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Tom Harkin
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Richard Lugar
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John Joyce
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Smoking a factor in custody fights in courts
In family courts judges increasingly consider smoking as a custody factor when children have asthma or allergies. Panel at Pace University Law School examines best interests of the child and potential for smoking to signal poor care or affect the child's air. Some rulings restrict smoking or influence visitation, while critics argue harm must be proven before custody is affected.
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White Plains
N.Y
Alan Scheinkman
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Pace University Law School
Ann Oldfather
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Tenn
Merril Sobie
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Missing teens found after internet seduction cases
Authorities locate two teenage girls after they disappeared with men from online chat rooms. A 13 year old girl and a 22 year old man were arrested after a Salem New Hampshire sighting. the girl is in protective custody. In Illinois a 14 year old girl and AWOL airman were found living near a sheriff in Marion.
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N.H
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Maury Povich
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Manchester
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