CRP acreage in Iowa shrinks as farmers return land to crops
A Des Moines Register report says Iowa pulled nearly 750000 idled acres back into production from 2007 to 2014, undermining water quality goals and costing taxpayers billions in CRP environmental benefits. The Environmental Working Group notes 16 million nationwide acres left CRP during that period, with prices driving shifts and state officials defending ongoing conservation value.
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Comey paints uneasy dynamic with Trump over loyalty and Russia probe
Comey portrays a strained relationship with Donald Trump marked by nine private conversations in which the president pressed for loyalty and urged action on the Russia inquiry. He recalls dinners, a Feb 14 Oval Office talk on Michael Flynn, and requests to let Flynn go, with Comey maintaining independence and honesty.
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Iowa Hospital Officials Oppose Medicaid Per Capita Limits
Health care leaders warn against AHCA provisions that would end expansion and shift to per capita caps. They cite 150000 Iowa residents gaining coverage, a 5.9 percent uninsured rate, and $750 million in 2015 federal funds. CEOs stress access and chronic care benefits, while analysts warn loss of coverage could rise to 148000 by 2025.
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Grassley expects limited clarity from Comey testimony
Senator Grassley voiced low expectations for James Comey's Senate testimony on Flynn's Russia contacts and Clinton email issues. He warned the hearing may yield only a he said she said dispute and suggested the president testify to gain clarity.
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