Democrats tangle on tobacco hog lots in Iowa debate
In Des Moines the Iowa gubernatorial contenders Mark McCormick and Tom Vilsack sparred briefly over tobacco industry lawsuits and Medicaid costs. They agreed on tax reform and funding mental health, urged Branstad to veto school reform, and framed November as ending 30 years of GOP control.
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New Bird Discovered in Brazil’s Urban Marshes
Scientists at the Federal University of Parana identify a new Scytalopus species in Curitiba, a tiny gray black bird living in a city marsh. The lowland tapaculo measures about 4 inches and weighs a half ounce. its song and anatomy set it apart. The description will appear later this year.
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Lightfoot, Oman and Pate duel on Iowa tax plans
In a heated primary clash Governor Lightfoot defends cutting Iowa income tax while Oman and Pate attack the plan. Oman backs a 5 percent extra cut and a two year unemployment tax moratorium. Pate proposes a two tier flat tax with preserved deductions and a state audit to save up to 150 million. Lightfoot argues tax cuts boost revenues and pledges more school funding.
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Arnelle Simpson Arrested For Drunken Driving Crash in Beverly Hills
OJ Simpson’s daughter Arnelle Simpson was arrested on drunken driving charges after her convertible struck a sign, a bus bench, a garden, and a two story apartment building in Beverly Hills. She was alone, in stable condition with minor injuries, and must appear in court on May 21.
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