Sequestration ends plan to close 149 contract towers
FAA cancels budget driven closure of 149 air traffic control towers after Congress approves flexible funding. Transportation Secretary LaHood credits bipartisan lawmakers and the White House for preserving safety while trimming spending. Dubuque Regional Airport Manager cites support from delegation and aviation groups in keeping towers open.
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Benghazi emails pressure White House over talking points
ABC News reports emails among the White House State Department and intelligence agencies underwent 12 revisions removing al Qaeda threat warnings. Republicans press Obama administration over Benghazi response and Hillary Clinton role while Susan Rice was prepared for TV appearances.
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Regents face call for more public input at meetings
Des Moines report shows a transparency task force urged public comment time at all state Board of Regents meetings and greater input before major decisions. Members cited budget cuts at the University of Northern Iowa as a wake-up call and pressed for openness, while critics warned against blocking ethics policy improvements.
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