Grassley argues Congress granted president too much power
Senator Grassley told a Fayette County audience at the courthouse that Congress ceded broad trade authority to the president in the 1960s, and those powers should be reconsidered. He warned that too much leverage has been delegated to the executive branch.
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Grassley cautions likely delay for Supreme Court confirmation
Grassley says confirmation hearings probably cannot occur before the October term. He notes tariffs imposed by President Trump have sparked a trade war with retaliation by other countries. Soybean futures have fallen, and the town delegation has signed a trade-related statement as prices slide.
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Health care executive sees Iowa expanding medical cannabis program
Kevin Murphy of Acreage Holdings, owner of Iowa Relief LLC, predicts Iowa will broaden medical cannabis rules by expanding THC limits and patient eligibility. Town Relief plans a Cedar Rapids plant at 1420 26th Ave. Ct. SW, with a 30,000 square foot facility in Sinking Spring, Pa.
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Remarkable Hiawatha Woman Turns 100 At Parade
Irba Bacon, a WAVES veteran of World War II, celebrated her 100th birthday at the Hiawatha Care Center with a Fourth of July parade scene. About 30 wheelchairs lined a red white and blue corridor as residents awaited the parade and Bacon shared candid memories of her service.
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the Gazette
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Independence Day Festivities End With Fireworks Across Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Freedom Festival with events from 6 a.m. to dusk including 8K and 5K runs, a pancake breakfast, a car show, and concerts at McGrath Amphitheatre. Fireworks light the skyline after 9 p.m. in downtown with a festival button required for entry. Coralville 4thFest also closes today at S T Morrison Park with food, carnival and fireworks.
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