Recovery program expands flood home buy option
The city plans to widen an income qualified flood recovery program offering newly built homes. Officials say more residents may qualify as the program grows, aiming to boost housing opportunities in affected areas.
Syria talks verge on ceasefire as civilians flee Homs
The Syrian government agreed to allow women and children to leave the besieged city of Homs while negotiators from the government and rebels held face to face talks. Officials described humanitarian gestures on a second day of discussions.
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Broncos and Seahawks show two routes to Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks illustrated two paths to the title with contrasting styles. Denver leveraged high powered offense while Seattle relied on lockdown defense as both teams push toward the championship.
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Obama to Make Income Gap Focus of State of the Union
President Obama aims to energize his agenda in a divided Congress with a 2014 year of action theme. He plans to press income inequality, unemployment benefits for 1.3 million, preschool expansion, and a higher federal minimum wage, seeking broad support.
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Branstad backs tax credits to repurpose abandoned schools
Gov. Branstad promotes expanding state economic development tax credits to turn empty school buildings into businesses. Ron Seimens bought a former Boone Valley School in 1989 for 5000 dollars, converting it into Boone Valley Implement and Hardware as a case study in repurposing.
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Final farm bill eyes House passage this week
A final farm bill totaling billions in federal spending is expected to be unveiled today with House passage likely in days. Senior aides anticipate bipartisan support and quick move to the Senate before a mid February recess as Frank Lucas signals optimism about floor action next week.
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Farm bill talks hinge on dairy price rules and labeling
Negotiators clash over dairy price controls seen as wasteful by Republicans but vital to dairy states. Livestock labeling raises trade concerns with Canada Mexico. The active farmer program drawn scrutiny from fiscal conservatives who argue payments reach nonfarm residents, while southern lawmakers oppose them.
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Health care winners and losers as exchange rollout unfolds
Orange County couple Gambhir and Young find ACA subsidies cut their premiums by 1333 monthly, but they lose access to longtime doctors and have yet to choose new providers. Todd Altmann, 53, vows to avoid ACA enrollment citing privacy fears.
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