Opponents challenge air quality bill targeting hog farms
Critics say the measure would bar the Environmental Protection Commission from adopting air standards when no federal standard exists and would delay action until 2008. The bill also sets ammonia and hydrogen sulfide limits, redefines health effect levels, and creates an advisory panel to determine odor health thresholds.
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Iowa House approves covenant marriage option amid debate
DES MOINES The House Human Resources Committee backed HF 2188 12-10 along party lines to allow couples to declare a covenant marriage with limited grounds for divorce. Adoptions of the covenant would require writings of lifelong intent and define divorce conditions. Opponents say covenant marriages aren’t a solution. supporters favor stronger marriage and community support.
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Smoking ban bill sparks debate in Iowa legislature
In Des Moines a Local Government subcommittee debated HF 2004 to let cities and counties enforce smoking bans. Support from Attorney General Miller clashed with tobacco lobbyists challenging death statistics and statewide impact. Two of three subcommittee members backed the bill. the chair remained undecided.
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Brown and Williamson
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