States and Cities Raise Minimum Wages With Off Ramp Provisions
Across 2016 states and cities increased minimum pay well above the federal $7.25, using multi year plans with regional rates and off ramps to pause hikes during economic strain. California and New York led, with $15 targets and inflation indexing, while suburban and rural areas saw varied phase ins and delays.
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Independence Day reflections amid deep U S divisions
On the 240th anniversary of independence the National Archives visit sparks varied views. Roberson, Holloman, Ehring and others reflect on freedom, inclusion, and partisan divides while a hospice worker from Eagar and residents discuss what the Declaration means today.
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Eagar
Aziz
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United States
Daii Ehring
San Francisco
Ehring
Reuters
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Washington, D.C
Keillor bids farewell to Prairie Home Companion at Hollywood Bowl
Garrison Keillor ended four decades with A Prairie Home Companion at the Hollywood Bowl, noting his Minnesota stoicism amid bittersweet moments. In other news the FDA warned against cookie dough due to E coli from tainted flour linked to General Mills. A Shelby County sheriff said Shanynthia Gardner, 29, was charged with multiple counts of first degree murder in the stabbing deaths of her four young children, with a seventh child safe.
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Garrison Keillor
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Tennessee
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Bill Oldham
Memphis
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Oldham
Senate Fails To End Zika Health Care Funding Stalemate
Senate vote 52 48 blocks 60 vote threshold to advance HR 2577 funds for transportation housing and military programs. The measure would provide 1.1 billion for Zika prevention while Democrats oppose due to health care cuts Clean Water Act easing and Planned Parenthood funding bans. President pro tempore Joni Ernst and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Grassley cited the conference report on the 2017 appropriations bill.
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Chuck Grassley
Puerto Rico Rescue Plan Clears Senate for Board Oversight
The Senate backed HR 5278 with 68 yes and 30 no to create a Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. The board would oversee tax and spending and levy a balanced budget while limiting creditor lawsuits and pensions obligations amid a $70 billion debt. Republicans appoint four of seven members, Democrats three. The measure moves to President Obama for approval. Joni Ernst Chuck Grassley.
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U.S
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa Lottery Draws and Results for Saturday
Saturday draws report Pick 3 Midday 8 5 3 Evening 2 9 7 Pick 4 Midday 0 9 7 0 Evening 6 6 3 4 All or Nothing Midday 2 3 6 9 10 12 Evening 5 12 13 14 15 16 Tens of Powerball numbers include 10 34 39 59 63 with Powerball 4 and Jackpot at 243 million. Hot Lotto results list 5 6 16 30 38 with Hotball 13.
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