Farmstead Aftermath Spreads to Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea
Governor Branstad leads a state response amid Farmstead shutdowns as Cedar Rapids workers seek retraining funds and unemployment help. Iowa briefs include surveys for up to 2 million in federal aid, pension and health coverage guidance, and layoffs at the Albert LeaMinnesota plant.
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Harkin plans probe of meat monopoly hearings
Sen. Tom Harkin plans to hold hearings to probe claims that meatpacking is concentrated in a few firms. An aide said no date or location has been set and it is unclear if the hearings will be on the Agriculture or Small Business Committee.
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