Iowa lawmakers eye budget talks after split votes
Senate approves a 960.4 million education budget and 128.8 million general fund plus 169.1 million from other sources. House adjourns awaiting a Senate plan seen as about 90 million higher with cigarette tax hikes. Governor Vilsack says a deal is likely with shared priorities amid partisan tension.
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Mothers testify to trusting Michael Jackson in court
Two mothers described their trust in Michael Jackson saying they allowed their sons to sleep in his bed and believed no molestation occurred. Joy Robson and Marie Elizabeth Barnes testified their children’s trips and closeness with Jackson were appropriate and protective.
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Judge blocks Montgomery County health curriculum over homosexuality debate
A federal judge issued a 10 day restraining order blocking Montgomery County Public Schools from starting a pilot health curriculum that includes discussions of homosexuality and religion and a condom demo. The suit, led by Citizens for a Responsible Curriculum and Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays, claims the material favors tolerant faiths over others. County leaders suspend the program for the rest of the school year and will review materials before deciding its fate.
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Williams
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