Paper or plastic bags debate aims to curb landfill waste
The debate over paper versus plastic bags hinges on environmental impact with EPA input noting equal convenience. Boulder's 10 cent bag fee cut disposable bag use by 69 percent and influenced recycling, while local chains push reusable bags and discounts. Iowa City considers a ban to join about 150 places adopting fees or prohibitions, though firms push voluntary recycling and education over mandates.
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Iowa City
Boulder
Colo
Jamie Harkins
Harkins
Iowa
Marshall County
Iowa City Considers Plastic Bag Ban With Community Feedback
Residents weigh plastic bag use as officials plan study across communities on bans or fees. Grace Milnamow a 19 year old student reuses bags for trash and lunch while favoring reusable purchases. Michelle Galvin, 44, says she uses plastic bags at times but would comply with a loan if offered. O Brien notes next months of research to gauge obstacles before deciding how to proceed.
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Grace Milnamow
Universit of
Iowa
Michelle Galvin
Iowa City
O'Brien
Plot to kill business associate with family targeted offense
Police say DeWitt sought a hit man to kill a business associate and his family, including two young children. An undercover Iowa City officer received a $1,000 down payment with a promise to pay $7,000 by July 15. DeWitt, charged with attempted murder and solicitation, faces up to 25 years in prison. Authorities from multiple agencies investigate the convoluted business ties and motive remains unclear.
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DeWitt
Iowa City
Venenga
Acquittances
the Gazette
Johnson County
Janet Lyness
Iowa
Benghazi investigation finds no new evidence in final report
The 600 page final Benghazi report says senior officials should have known and acted amid systemic national security failures. Democrats call it a partisan witch hunt while Republicans tout factual findings and a Libyan Military Intelligence led CIA annex rescue.
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Trey Gowdy
R-S.c
Barack Obama
Rep. Gowdy
Denver
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Accountability Board
Jim Jordan
Ohio
Mike Pompeo
Kan
Pompeo
Committee Republicans
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Jordan
Schiff
Elijah E. Cummings
D-Md
Select Committee
Congress
U.S
CIA
Annex
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Gadhafi
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Michelle Hurd
IGIA
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