Iowa rail upgrade supporters urge freight focus on $100 million plan
Iowa rail advocates warn a proposed $100 million upgrade should be framed as a freight rail project not just passenger service to Chicago via the Quad Cities. They cite potential world-class freight capacity, federal grant timing, and local subsidies as key factors for boosting state economy.
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Iowans push Medicaid expansion in Senate subcommittee
Iowans crowded a Senate subcommittee to urge expanding Medicaid to about 150000 more residents. Testifiers including Lou Ann Burkle urged lawmakers noting abandoned IowaCare gaps and the federal law starting 2014. Dawn Francis highlighted benefits like jobs and state revenue while Gov Branstad flagged costs and sought waivers.
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Dear Abby on Past Abortion and Relationship Trust
Dear Abby explains that a girlfriend’s past abortion is personal and not always disclosed unless there was a prior vow to share everything. Abortion is a deeply personal decision, and reactions vary. some feel relief while others may be uncomfortable with the omission.
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Gun control advocates push for tougher Iowa laws
A coalition led by Iowans for Gun Safety One Million Moms for Gun Control and the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa urged universal background checks reduced magazine capacity a system to flag buyers of large ammunition purchases and a ban on assault weapons at a Statehouse news conference in Des Moines The group named Sen Chuck Grassley and Reps Steve King and Tom Latham urging support for tougher measures.
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