U S weighs Syria chemical use with cautious proof demand
White House officials said Syria probably used chemical weapons on a small scale but demanded definitive evidence before action. The assessment centers on sarin traces with unclear custody, amid debates within intelligence and wary public opinion. The U S has resisted broad military intervention.
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NRA president ties gun fight to 1970s culture wars
NRA chief David Keene warned at the Iowa Capitol that gun control battles are part of ongoing culture wars over the Second Amendment. He defended the NRA and its lobbying, noting its 5 million members and recent $800,000 first quarter spend, while opposing background check measures pushed by opponents.
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Iowa Legislature eyes property tax relief accord
The Iowa Senate agreed to send a property tax relief issue to a House-Senate conference committee, signaling progress toward a compromise. Senate Leader Gronstal and House Speaker Paulsen voiced optimism that a deal could reach the governor’s desk, with the plan featuring a $250 million commercial tax credit and 2 percent annual caps on residential and agricultural tax growth.
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