Branstad Faces Senate Panel in Ambassadorship Bid
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as the 21 members question him on U S China policy and his ties to President Trump in a bid to confirm him as ambassador to China. If approved, his confirmation could come later in May after 28 years in office and a career spanning farm crises, recessions, disasters and political emergencies.
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Branstad confirmation hearing set for Washington
Gazette reporters will cover Gov. Terry Branstad during the confirmation hearing in Washington starting Tuesday at 9 a.m. local time. Branstad has submitted extensive background material and met with Foreign Relations Committee members, State Department officials, and China experts as part of routine preparation.
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Congress Reaches 1 Trillion Spending Deal To Avert Shutdown
Congressional negotiators reach a broad 1 trillion dollar spending package to fund the government through September. It includes 12.5 billion in new military spending and 1.5 billion for border security with limits on use for technology and fencing repairs. Democratic wins include 295 million for Puerto Rico Medicaid payments and 100 million for opioid addiction efforts.
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Latino immigrants uneasy as deportations rise plan across nation
Immigration arrests have surged under President Trump, heightening fear in Iowa's Latino community. Leaders like Reyes of Davenport say undocumented families face anxiety and disruption as Day Without Immigrants demonstrations approach nationwide.
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