Obama presses GOP to avert March budget cuts
President Obama urged congressional Republicans to block sequestration set to start March 1, staging a White House event with emergency workers to show jobs at risk. He called for concessions and end to certain tax breaks for the wealthy as part of a broader deficit reduction push.
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Vilsack warns of sequestration hit on Iowa farms and jobs
Iowa Governor Vilsack told lawmakers at the Capitol that federal budget cuts could force furloughs of safety inspectors at food plants and disrupt livestock markets. He urged action as sequestration looms March 1 and urged contingency planning from legislators and Gov. Branstad.
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City Council Eyes Homeless Solutions In Session
Iowa City police say they are optimistic council will address homelessness. The session discussed Shelter House capacity and the 26 people living on the streets, with plans for future talks and potential overflow or wet shelter ideas.
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