House to vote on three month debt limit extension
House leaders unveil legislation to permit borrowing through May 18 to stave off a default and pressure Senate Democrats to pass a budget. The plan softly raises the debt limit via extraordinary measures and includes a no budget no pay clause for lawmakers.
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Blood center in Eastern Iowa faces low donations amid flu season
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center reports about 65 percent capacity for O negative blood as colder weather and a flu outbreak reduce donor turnout. The center has offered free flu shots to regular donors to bolster supplies, with rising annual shot counts and concerns over emergency reserves across Eastern Iowa hospitals.
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Boswell Drops Defamation Suit Against Ed Fallon
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell has dismissed his defamation suit against Iowa activist Ed Fallon. Fallon had alleged he was offered an $80,000-a-year job to stay out of the 2008 race against Boswell. Boswell said the suit ends though he denies the allegations, and Fallon said he feels vindicated.
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