Branstad orders disclosure after secret state settlements
Gov. Terry Branstad disclosed that 12 agencies entered 24 secret settlement agreements with state employees totaling more than 427000 since his term began. He issued Executive Order 85 requiring attorney general authorization and online posting of all settlements, condemning confidentiality as unacceptable and promising action if repeated. Critics fault the administration’s oversight and call for resignations of involved department heads.
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Iowa hush money settlements prompt call for deeper probe
A Des Moines area report details 321 confidential employee settlements since January 14 2011 with 24 containing non disclosure clauses. Leaders pressure for further review with lawmakers planning a joint hearing to examine executive order transparency and possible additional legislation.
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions over Crimea crisis
The G7 leaders meeting in The Hague warned Russia of intensified sectoral sanctions if it escalates the Crimea crisis. They canceled the Sochi G8 summit, urged IMF aid for Ukraine, and planned a Brussels gathering in June while pressing Russia to reverse its annexation moves. They criticized Russia’s illegal action and called for unity among the United States, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, and Canada.
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Oregon LNG export terminal wins conditional approval
The Department of Energy granted conditional approval to the Jordan Cove LNG terminal in Coos Bay for exporting liquefied natural gas. Supporters say exports bolster U S energy influence while some analysts question impact on Russia and Europe.
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