Rubashkin convicted in 'sophisticated fraud scheme' case
A federal jury found Sholom Rubashkin, 50, of Postville, guilty on 86 counts including bank, mail and wire fraud, money laundering and livestock-payment failures related to Agriprocessors. The May 2008 immigration raid triggered charges. sentencing ordered restitution over 26 million. Rubashkin seeks appeal while prosecutors press for denial of bail and prison transfer for religious accommodation.
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Regents consider project labor agreements at regents voting stage
Iowa regents vote split along party lines on negotiating a project labor agreement for large projects. Democrats Gartner Miles Harkin Campbell Vasquez supported. Republican Downer opposed. A mutually acceptable agreement will be negotiated with hospital leaders and presented Aug. 5 for approval.
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Iowa City
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