State panel drops affirmative action layoff exemption
Des Moines panel votes to remove the affirmative action layoff exemption for state workers. Officials say the exemption was not used last year and risks litigation. The committee adopts last hired first fired as policy, while noting potential future budget-driven layoffs remain possible amid stalled negotiations.
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Gritz Defends POR Role in Vietnam Rescue Efforts
James Bo Gritz, a Green Beret and presidential hopeful, defends his ties to Ross Perot’s Vietnam rescue efforts amid Newsweek’s depiction of him as a notorious jungle cowboy. Gritz, in Cedar Rapids for a long shot bid with the America First Coalition, advocates abolishing the Federal Reserve and the income tax while pushing constitutional government. He was to speak at the Cedar Rapids Veterans Armory after a Newsweek piece questioned past rescues and Perot’s stance on MIAs.
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Delta Queen Damaged By Submerged Object On Mississippi
The Delta Queen riverboat struck a submerged object on the Mississippi River near Le Claire while carrying 166 passengers. One rudder was damaged but no injuries occurred. Coast Guard in Davenport investigates as the ship docks south of the I 80 bridge.
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Branstad and lawmakers edge toward budget breakthrough
Talks among Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders produced cautious progress on budget issues aimed at a second special session this month. No decisions or deals have been reached, with key disputes over Medicaid costs revenue raises and vetoed raises. Contingency plans are being prepared if no agreement by July 1 with possible $25 million Medicaid transfers to keep programs running.
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