Working Poor in the United States and Iowa
A discussion of the working poor notes about 7 percent of U S workers live in poverty despite 40 hour weeks. It highlights low wages, underemployment, and reliance on government assistance among fast food and service workers, with higher risk for families with children and younger workers in Iowa.
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United States
U.S
Remnants of Tar Creek Site Echo Through Oklahoma
The Tar Creek Superfund area near the Oklahoma Kansas line shows persistent environmental damage. Mining tailings blanket the land and poison waterways while residents face lasting neurological harm and a history of broken promises.
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Tar Creek
Icher
Okla
Oklahoma-Kansas State Line
Second Thoughts ad targets Joni Ernst in fall campaign
The script shows Republicans backing Joni Ernst with Palin and Koch voices promoting her as independent from special interests while acknowledging Koch influence, and Democrats featuring Bruce Braley with a brash self deprecation style. The piece notes paid messaging by Americans for Prosperity and outlines a split of aiden political ads ahead of the fall elections.
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U.S. Senate
Joni Ernst
Alaska
Sarah Palin
David Koch
Koch Brothers
Palin
Iowa
U.S
Washington
Obama
Joni
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