Hinson backs DOGE push amid town halls and budget clash
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson supports the DOGE effort to curb in person town halls while criticizing claimed paid protests. She cites audits showing alleged waste and defends funding for veterans care amid White House and GOP budget pressure. The piece covers DOGE claims, veteran care, tax policy, and Medicaid/Medicare debates with Johnson and Collins statements.
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Marion City debates bid for airport runway sale after deadline
Marion City Manager Ryan Waller stated bids received after the June 30 2025 deadline cannot close the airport runway sale. The city owns the runway and a fixed base operations building from a 2015 purchase for 1.67 million dollars. LuxAir owns the rest. The council heard public comments and will review an email bid in a closed session, aiming to keep the airport operational.
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Tariff uncertainty feeds cautious business mood and markets
U.S. employers added 151,000 jobs in February, a solid gain that fell short of some expectations but suggested resilience in the labor market. Tariff shifts and White House policy changes created uncertainty for businesses, sparking fears of delayed hiring and tainted consumer confidence while markets wavered on rate cuts and stock moves.
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