Flake calls for three year DACA extension with border funding
U S Senator Jeff Flake argues Congress failed to pass a DACA and border security package. He proposes a three year DACA extension funded at 7.6 billion to back the administration plan and says he will push for an up or down vote despite potential objections. He notes bipartisan urgency from teachers students and law enforcement.
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Community letter questions return of neglected animals
Linda Ann Wordehoff of Cedar Rapids writes about a case where 500 animals were removed from a ill homeowner's home. She notes the homeowner's illness and homeschooling children and urges a solution to give a stuffed bunny instead of live animals to avoid further suffering.
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Republicans See Social Security Target in Tax Plan
A 71 year old Iowa retiree warns that the Republican tax cut designed to favor the wealthiest Americans will weaken Social Security and Medicare. He argues the plan and budget aim to erode programs that elderly citizens depend on and vows to oppose party leaders he believes threaten those protections.
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Kansas Moms Demand Action rally at state capitol in red shoes
Mary Sanchez reports on about 60 Kansas activists from Moms Demand Action gathering at the Topeka Capitol to advocate for gun-sense legislation. They distributed flyers and free gun locks, wore red, and signaled ongoing national momentum after Parkland. A member recounted a classroom lockdown while awaiting news of Parkland.
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Democracy forum praised as civil example in snowy Saturday
Residents and lawmakers gathered for a League of Women Voters Legislative Forum praised for civil discourse on abortion finances and gun rights. Meanwhile federal indictments allege a Russian operation aimed at sowing discord in the 2016 election.
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