Senators press federal insanity law after Hinckley verdict
Iowa senators Grassley and Jepsen urge overhaul of insanity defense rules citing the Hinckley verdict as proof the balance between sanity and insanity must be toughened. They argue current law lets judges prosecutors and juries fail to deter flawed outcomes and support a possible guilty by reason of insanity verdict with custody powers.
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Washington
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Charles Grassley
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Alowa
United States
Jepsen
Tom Tauke
R-Dubuque
John Hinckley
Cooper Evans
R-Grundy Center
Hinckley case shows pressure and debate over insanity plea
Jurors initially undecided on Hinckley verdict amid pressure from family and system. Officials and lawmakers react with outrage or calls to change the insanity plea while Hinckley faces a possible release hearing and continued institutionalization if courts find him unfit yet sane enough to be freed under strict conditions.
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Tax levies rise with local changes across Linn County
New Linn County tax data show Cedar Rapids and surrounding cities increasing rates while Center Point’s levy falls sharply due to a school-cut. Rates per thousand include city and school levies plus Kirkwood Community College, with rural and township differences wider.
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Marion Independent
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Mount Vernon Community
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May CPI Shows Rise in Food and Medical Care Prices
Inflation in May pushed up costs for meat fruit vegetables and medical care, with the CPI hitting 287.1. Wage-cost pressures among manufacturers supported higher prices, while clothing costs fell for the first time since January. Over the year, inflation more than doubled, yet spending power remained unchanged after seasonal adjustments.
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National Association of Manufacturers
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Department
Bond sale spurs low interest grain bin loans for Cedar farmers
Cedar County approved a $400 000 tax exempt bond sale to Tipton State Bank to finance grain bin purchases for local farmers. The plan lowers interest to 11.9 percent for two years and 70 percent of the prime rate for years three to five. The program mirrors an industrial revenue bond model and targets 20 to 25 farmers, with further counties considering similar bonds. Authorities say loan eligibility and bank brackets will affect participation.
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Cedar County
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Des Moines
Belin, Harris, Helmick and Hartney
Mark Kleckner
CPI and CPI driven benefits face inflation index debate
The inflation measure CPI governs Social Security and other payments, risking billions in costs if overstated. Wage contracts with COLAs would fall behind if CPI is replaced by a more accurate index. Critics doubt a perfect inflation gauge can be built, while vested political interests favor keeping CPI.
Burlington Nixes Nuclear Waste Transport Plan
Burlington City Council defeated a proposal to regulate railroad shipments of spent fuel rods through the city in response to plans by the Nebraska Public Power District. Ten shipments annually for three years would move along Burlington Northern tracks from Brownville Nebraska to Morris Illinois. Mayor Jerry Rigdon supported the proposal but it lost 3-2 amid city concerns.
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Illinois
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Neb
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Ill
Nebraska Public Power
Jerry Rigdon
Weather Report Extended Forecast
An extended forecast calls for a chance of showers or thunderstorms Friday and Saturday, with partly cloudy conditions Sunday. Highs range from the mid 70s to mid 80s and lows from the mid 50s to the mid 60s. National lows Tuesday include 37 in Gunnison Colorado and West Yellowstone Montana. Highs Tuesday reach 107 in Lake Havasu City Arizona.
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Mont
Lake Havasu City
Ariz
Weather map shows widespread showers and hail across U S
Showers and thunderstorms were common from California to the Rockies and the Plains and across the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Tornadoes and hail were reported in Kansas Michigan Texas and Ohio. Highs range from 60s to 100s with cooler conditions in the East and along the coast.
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Gulf Coast States
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Ohio Valley
Atlantic Coast
Satanta
Sublette
Kan
Tawas
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