Capitol complex fire safety flaws prompt eight citations
The Office of Compliance found untested fire alarms unprotected exit stairwells and hazardous materials in the Capitol complex. The Architect of the Capitol was ordered to act quickly with remedial work. An emergency bill proposes 15 million dollars for this year to fund safety upgrades amid historic building constraints.
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Ethanol politics heat up as Harkin defends environment
Iowa senator Tom Harkin vows a fight in the Senate if ethanol and MTBE decisions weaken environmental standards. Rep. Jim Leach notes rising ethanol support amid gasoline prices and MTBE groundwater concerns. California plans MTBE ban by 2002 and seeks oxygenate waivers while Northeast studies water contamination.
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Drought Fears Highlight Soil Moisture Risk for Crops
Hillaker notes last summer brought a rain surplus of about 0.25 inch in the state, with heavy spring rains in the northeast. He warns a future July heat wave could strain crops due to insufficient soil moisture, contrasting past droughts like 1988 and stressing temperatures and timely rains as decisive factors.
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