EPA proposes manure rules meet early farm and Senate concerns
Washington report notes EPA plan to curb manure pollution from large hog farms and cattle feedlots draws skepticism from livestock groups and lawmakers. Senator Harkin calls it a wake up call while Grassley favors the approach, and farm groups urge partnership over command. The plan would require on farm waste management plans approved by USDA under Clean Water Act enforcement.
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Iowa counties clash with state hog lot rulings
The Iowa Supreme Court struck down local ordinances governing livestock facilities, ruling state environmental regulators hold sole authority. County supervisors decry the decision as eroding home rule and warn of rural tensions, while supporters say it avoids a patchwork from counties. The ruling drew varied opinions from Justices and drew comments from officials including Bill Jindrich and Harlen Hansen.
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Prosecutors refuse to reopen Sheppard slaying probe
Cleveland prosecutors decline to reexamine the 1954 Marilyn Sheppard murder after new DNA tests, saying the samples are contaminated. Terry Gilbert argues the tests vindicate Dr. Sam Sheppard and implicate handyman Richard Eberling.
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