Iowa caucus drama fuels push for party reform
After the February 1 Democratic caucuses in Iowa, disclosures of reporting errors triggered calls for wholesale changes to the nominating process. Despite scrutiny, turnout reached over 171000 and Hillary Clinton led with 49.8 percent of state delegate equivalents, narrowly ahead of Bernie Sanders at 49.6 percent. The process faced late results and several precinct adjustments during review.
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Supreme Court Nearing 8 Members After Scalia Death
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia likely leaves the Supreme Court at eight justices for upcoming rulings on abortion immigration affirmative action and public sector unions. With a potential 4 4 split, no national precedence would be set and some conservative wins may be delayed. Justice Anthony Kennedy remains the pivotal vote in the near term.
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Election could ride an empty Supreme Court seat
A report on the 4A section discusses how the upcoming election could hinge on the vacancy on the Supreme Court bench. Analysts weigh potential impacts on rulings and political strategy as parties position themselves around the vacancy and its timeline.
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Bacon tsunami lifts Iowa's pork industry health concerns weigh
Bacon remains popular in Iowa despite WHO findings linking processed meats to cancer. Industry workers call a bacon tsunami a sign of economic strength for Iowa, the top U.S. pork producer. Dietitian Brian Smith notes bacon's cultural appeal, while advising it as an occasional food amid cancer risk links to processed meats.
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