Energy backers urge EPA to save renewable fuel standard
About 300 attendees at an EPA hearing pressure the agency to maintain the renewable fuel standard as it mulls cutting 2014 biofuel requirements. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad defends ethanol mandates, warning of rural economic harm and urging a meeting with EPA and President Obama.
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Fagg fired after deterioration in six months with U S Attorney
In a Sioux City federal case former supervisor Larry Kudej testifies that Martha Fagg lost her passion over six months before her firing. Kim Kudej recalls Fagg becoming emotionally broken after a Cedar Rapids transfer and talk of self harm.
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Boehner decries slow farm bill progress and milk price risk
House Speaker John Boehner warned of scant progress toward a $500 billion farm bill and said a one month extension may be needed. If lawmakers fail, milk prices could double when the 1949 law triggers. Conaway urged stricter food stamp work requirements amid ongoing negotiations with the Senate.
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