Death penalty debated as Iowa murder case moves to federal charges
Family members and authorities discuss potential death penalty implications after McMahan and Kauffman face federal charges for the Garber robbery and Island Schultz murder. Prosecutors anticipate dismissal of state murder charges to let federal authorities take custody. no federal arraignment date set. The six page indictment details a plan that included stealing Garber’s pickup and a bank robbery with weapons.
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Army Overhauls Drill Sergeant Training After Aberdeen Scandal
Army leadership signals sweeping changes within a year including psychological testing for drill sergeant candidates, case study based training, expanded values and human relations education, and potential longer basic training to cover ethics and gender relations. Hartzog notes progress mirrors a historic cultural shift and cites ongoing reviews.
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Ethanol Subsidy Fight Faces Bipartisan Throttle with Archer
National Corn Growers Association remains optimistic as House Speaker Gingrich contemplates an immediate end to ethanol subsidies. Senator Grassley pushes for a stronger push, citing a 69 30 Senate vote and White House support. Archer seeks a quiet end to subsidies by 2000 and vows to fight through a House Senate compromise on the 85 billion tax cut bill.
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