U S Faces Opacity in Measuring ISIS War Progress
U S officials and critics say progress against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is hard to judge after more than 1,000 air strikes over four months. At a House Foreign Affairs hearing, lawmakers struggled to find measurable data, noting limited public reporting and opaque assessments from the administration.
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Training in Libya prompts concern and unclear strike details
McClatchy finds bombings misdated by near 100 miles in some cases and notes that access for reporters and embedded coverage is limited in the Libya campaign. Congress and the Pentagon acknowledge publishing more timely details is possible but hindered by strategy gaps. Analysts warn public confusion grows as air and special ops dominate.
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Supreme Court to hear case on juvenile life sentences without parole
The court will decide if hundreds of youths given life terms without parole deserve resentencing. The Louisiana defendant argues Miller v Alabama applies retroactively, with opinions divided on whether the ruling is substantive or procedural.
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Branstad cautions budget as Iowa revenue grows
Iowa revenue estimates show a nearly five percent rise, totaling over eight billion in tax receipts and about 7.2 billion after refunds for fiscal 2016. Gov. Branstad and lawmakers face belt tightening despite growth, with Medicaid costs and commitments to tax relief and education reform pressures. Senate Republicans warn expenditures outpace revenues, signaling tough decisions when the 2015 session opens.
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