Obama to push gun violence reform after Newtown
President Obama pledged to use his full weight to pass gun violence legislation, backing background checks and bans on assault weapons. He criticized the NRA proposal for armed guards in schools and said bipartisan talks are needed, with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack noting a potential unifying national conversation.
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Tom Vilsack
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Afghan violence dips in 2012 while insider attacks rise
The AP reports Afghan violence fell in 2012 yet insider attacks by uniformed Afghans against foreign allies surged. U.S. troop deaths dropped to 295 in 2012, with total foreign troop fatalities at 394, and British casualties reaching 43, amid Afghan forces taking 80 percent of security missions.
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Iowa state incentives aid 70 firms amid criticism over cost per job
Iowa awarded tens of millions in tax breaks and loans to about 70 companies this year aiming to create around 2,000 jobs. The two largest fertilizer projects, Orascom Iowa Fertilizer Co. and CF Industries, drew scrutiny for high costs per job while critics argue money should spur more small business growth.
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CF Industries
Adam Mason
Iowa Citizens For Community Improvement
Tina Hoffman
Quatro Composites
Orange City
Clow Valve Co
Oskaloosa
Unverforth Manufacturing Co
Shell Rock
Hoffman
Multiple Iowa crashes and crimes span three cities
In Johnson County an 18 year old Angela Harrison of Washington died when her car crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 22 near Utah Avenue. A Des Moines man, John D Edwards, 27, faces first degree murder robbery and firearm charges after the body of Gerald W Bonner was found at an apartment complex. In Waterloo Dennis Leahy 64 of Cedar Falls was sentenced to pay a 2225 dollar fine and court costs with a possible 365 day jail term for a bogus charity concert fraud. he could avoid prison if the fine is paid. Associated Press
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