Medicinal marijuana issue stalls in Iowa politics
In Des Moines Iowa the future of medicinal cannabis hangs in the balance after a legislative leader and the state pharmacy board indicated they have done all they can. The board had unanimously recommended medical marijuana and a study committee to explore implementation. House Leader Kevin McCarthy said an old law may authorize approval removing the need for further study.
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Teen backs backseat belt law after coma outcome
Iowa teen Isaiah Krull from Shell Rock survived a coma after a backseat crash and lobbied for a July 1 implementation of a law requiring all riders under 18 in the back seat to wear seat belts. The prior rule covered under 11 only.
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Des Moines
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Isaiah Krull
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Shell Rock
Mrs Iowa Christine Streets Overcomes Ills To Win Title
Christine Streets, 29, crowned Mrs Iowa in May after surviving HELP preeclampsia and losing weight from over 200 pounds. Now living in Schaumburg with husband Josh and daughter Delaney, she will compete for Mrs United States in Las Vegas in July and will appear on The Oprah Show on July 12.
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Schaumburg
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
United States
Las Vegas
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Nations rethink drilling after Gulf spill impact
Britain doubles rig inspections and Canada tightens offshore oversight as Bulgaria cancels a planned oil pipeline. China and France upgrade equipment and contingency plans while EU leaders urge stronger preventive measures amid the Gulf of Mexico disaster.
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France
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Greece
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BP battles to restore image as spill cleanup deepens
BP struggles to repair its public image while expanding relief well drilling efforts. Executives order tougher oversight and faster cleanup measures as the spill prompts scrutiny of safety practices and corporate response.
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