Reactivation Vote Splits Over WWII Battleship New Jersey
Senate votes 41 to 50 to keep alive a plan to reactivate the WWII battleship New Jersey with missiles and helicopters, while critics warn of cost and manpower strain. Opponents say it relieves Navy pressure and provides a symbol of power. supporters cite economic and strategic benefits.
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State bargaining heads test toughest talks in a decade
Des Moines AP reports that state and AFSCME officials anticipate a hard pre negotiation phase with a bleak treasury outlook. Gene Vernon, Iowa’s chief negotiator, and Roger Frazer disagree on wage demands with inflation and past contracts coloring positions. Frazer foresees arbitration likely, and wages remain the union priority.
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