Legislature expands teen driver rules and education hours
Gov. Vilsack's plan to tighten cell phone limits passenger counts and night driving for teens stalls in the Iowa legislature. A scaled back bill would raise educational hours for provisional licenses from 30 to 50 and include weather and night driving. Also a back seat belt rule for under 18 and tougher penalties for adults who supply alcohol to minors are under consideration. Local keg registration is not included.
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Vander Plaats to be Nussle running mate in GOP race
Iowa Republicans plan a ticket pairing Rep. Jim Nussle with Bob Vander Plaats as the race for governor narrows. Vander Plaats reportedly told staff of the decision after a Monday conference call, a move praised by former Gov. Terry Branstad as cost-saving and avoiding a divisive primary.
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Des Moines
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GOP
Manchester
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Nussle to unveil major campaign plan in Cedar Rapids
Rep. Jim Nussle plans a major campaign announcement at 12 05 p m Wednesday in the Piedmont Hawthorne Terminal lobby of The Eastern low Airport Cedar Rapids. Sioux City businessman Bob Vander Plaats is expected to join him as Branstad touts Nussle as a proven vote getter and influential voice for the GOP factions.
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FDA urged to ban carbon monoxide in meat packaging
Washington Post reports the meat industry uses carbon monoxide to keep meat visibly pink longer, saving billions but prompting consumer advocates to accuse the FDA of lax oversight. Critics warn the practice deceives shoppers relying on color to judge freshness. industry defends safety and economic need.
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