Prime minister survives Damascus bombing during civil war
Damascus attack kills six as rebels strike at Assad regime power symbols. Wael al Halki survives convoy blast in Damascus while Ban Ki Moon calls for full UN access to investigate chemical weapons and Obama and Putin discuss the issue.
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Legislature opens with posturing on property tax relief
Iowa lawmakers begin talks on a property tax relief compromise as Gov. Branstad proposes a 2 percent cap on property growth and a Residential Relief Calculator. Democrats press to raise the earned income tax credit and maintain a multiyear path for education funding while Republicans push longer extensions and evaluate teacher accountability changes.
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Branstad urges Iowa to pick a problem solver for Senate
Governor Terry Branstad says the Senate needs a practical agent from Iowa rather than a career Washington insider. He notes Rep. Bruce Braley’s voting record could be a GOP target, and mentions possible contenders including Rep. Steve King and state officials. Branstad repeats he has no interest in running.
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Bangladeshi court appearance over Rana Plaza collapse
The building owner in Rana Plaza's collapse was brought to court in a helmet and bulletproof jacket amid arrests of four factory bosses two engineers and the owner's son. Rescue officials say no more survivors are likely as cranes lift concrete from the wreckage that killed 385 workers at the garment hub. Police seek a missing Spanish national David Mayor.
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