Nine dead in suspected San Antonio truck smuggling case
A Walmart employee spot of a disoriented person prompted police to find a tractor trailer outside the store with up to 100 people inside. At least nine died in sweltering conditions, 30 to 17 life threatening injuries, including many youths, as officials described a large undocumented immigrant smuggling operation near the Mexican border. The driver, James M. Bradley of Florida, faces human trafficking charges. Pyle Transportation was linked to the truck. Federal and local investigations continue.
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Trucking Owner Linked to Deadly Suspected Smuggling
Brian Pyle, an Iowa trucking company owner, faced questions as a driver under his employ was implicated in a deadly suspected smuggling operation. The driver reportedly carried the owner’s name on the vehicle and relied on the owner for insurance, while making his own decisions regarding fuel and other spending.
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State Poll Shows Iowa Favoring More Home School Oversight
Des Moines Register Mediacom Iowa Poll finds 91 percent of Iowans support annual testing in reading and math for home-schooled children with broad cross group backing. The survey of 800 adults conducted July 9 to 13 cites recent high profile abuse cases and outlines proposals for doctor visits and lesson plan reviews as officials seek greater accountability.
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Congress GOP blocks many Trump budget cuts in House
The GOP led House advances bills preserving agencies and programs Trump sought to cut, including rural development, the arts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NEA and NEH funding. ARC funding remains intact amid GOP support. Senate action pending.
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