USDA chief reluctant to close field offices
Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan shows reluctance to shutter hundreds of non-essential USDA field offices amid election-year politics. Senator Lugar questions the SWAT team study as delaying cuts, while a House subcommittee review adds pressure for immediate reforms.
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USDA
Washington Post
Washington
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Edward Madigan
Richard Lugar
R-Ind
Madigan
Lugar
Richard Darman
Munity Development
Cedar Rapids mayoral race gears up as vacancy looms
The article outlines the Cedar Rapids mayor vacancy timeline with 60 day notice to elections officials and 90 day fill window. It notes potential candidates including state and local officials, plus Canney recommended appointee Murdock and others weighing bids. It also covers related state and USDA hiring and office closures.
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Ollinger
Cedar Rapids
Canney
Sue Wold
Linn County Auditor’s Office
Kay Chapman
Chapman
Ron Corbett
Murdock
Lee Clancey
Kirkwood Community College
Economic Development Department
Prayers propose new names for God at United Methodist conference
In Louisville the legislative committee recommended revisions to a 571 page worship book. It adds innovative terms like Grandfather Great Spirit and our Grove. The study aims to cover diverse occasions from divorce to illness AIDS and pregnancy loss.
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Louisville, Ky
United Methodist General Conference
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Don Warren
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