Democrats walkout ends as Iowa House passes gun rights amendment
After a seven hour protest the Iowa House approved the constitutional amendment 61 to 37. House Leader Kevin McCarthy says Democrats sought openness while noting the measure would enshrine a broad right to acquire keep possess transport carry and use arms to defend life and liberty.
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Des Moines
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House
Kevin McCarthy
D-Des Moines
United States
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Iowa
Ruth speaks with credibility on farm safety advocacy
Ruth, 20, who lost part of her left arm on a Columbia area farm, travels to youth groups to stress safety. She notes a drop in child injury rates over the past decade but opposes a federal plan to further limit youth farm work, arguing people must be motivated to act themselves.
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the Gazette
Ruth
Columbia
Iowa
U.S. Department of Labor
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa State University
Liz Martin
Kristi Ruth
Southcentral
Cedar Rapids
Gas prices spark debate on U.S. economic outlook
The Associated Press reports gas has jumped 45 cents since January to 3.73 a gallon, the seasonal high. Economists say a surge could derail growth only if prices rise further, noting 2 million new jobs and low unemployment support consumption. If prices hit 4.11 a gallon, concerns rise.
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New York
Wall Street
United States
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J.P. Morgan Funds
Tornado outbreak echoes 2011 Midwest Southeast damage
A late winter storm moved through six states spawning tornadoes that recalled last year's deadly Midwest Southeast outbreaks. Climate experts say such events are not unusual for the season and warmer temperatures are not to blame. The National Weather Service notes this outbreak is not a pattern and forecasts expect more activity in March and April.
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Washington
Midwest
Greg Corbin
National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center
Norman
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