Branstad praises farm debt plan changes
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says farm debt restructuring incentives improved after last week’s concessions by Farm Belt senators. He has a state team ready to speed implementation, hoping lenders will find the program more attractive despite earlier banker resistance.
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Branstad to appear on Good Morning America
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will join Virginia Gov. Charles Robb on ABC’s Good Morning America at 7 10 a m Iowa time to discuss the farm credit crisis and other National Governors Conference agenda items. Agriculture is a major theme with Neil Hart and Michael Boelshe of Iowa State presenting figures on farm debt.
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Weather and Farm Debt Crisis Deepens Across States
A warm high pressure pushed record February temperatures from Roanoke to Philadelphia and beyond while flood warnings spread across New York Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania. Snow and showers affected northern New England and the Great Lakes as farmers face $2.2 billion in missed interest and $6.2 billion in debt principal payments with job losses mounting in Iowa and across Farm Belt states.
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National Temperature Extremes Report
The low on Sunday was 8 degrees at Gunnison Colorado and the high reached 87 degrees at Ocala Florida. A sharp contrast marked the national temperature extremes reported for the period.
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Canadian Report Sunday’s Lows and Highs
The Canadian weather summary lists cities and forecast highs and lows in a cloudy pattern. Regina shows 30/46, Edmonton 9/31, Montreal 27/38, Toronto 36/47, Vancouver 31/33, Ottawa 42/49, Winnipeg 32/49, with rain in Winnipeg.
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Area water levels report for Coralville Lake and Cedar River
Coralville Lake rises to 684.72 as of Sunday while Cedar River at Cedar Rapids shows 6.60 and falling. Cedar River at Waterloo reads 8.42 and rising, indicating varying river conditions across the region.
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Teachers vote to strike despite judge's order in Mississippi
In Mississippi, teachers in at least three communities voted to strike today over pay, despite a 10 day temporary restraining order issued by Chancery Judge Paul G. Alexander. The Mississippi Association of Educators said it would comply with the restraining order while questioning the judge's statewide jurisdiction.
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Dole Faces Farm Aid Logjam Amid Filibuster Fallout
The logjam broke when Dole agreed to debate farm aid while Democrats dropped the filibuster blocking Meese. Republicans praised Dole as a strong negotiator while concerns over budget cuts linger in the background.
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Mullen criticizes Mexican response to drug case and border searches
DEA chief John Mullen warns Mexican authorities slowed pursuit of major drug suspects after the Camarena kidnapping and questions legal limits on interrogations. He defends car by car border searches as effective, urges U S action on demand through education and prevention. Rep Charles Rangel and governors White and Graham echo security concerns and sanction ideas.
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