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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2008
Page
1
Des Moines Gov. Chet Culver vetoed a labor backed bill expanding collective bargaining scope for public employees. Democrats and union backers criticized the veto while supporters argued the measure would level the negotiating field and clarify contract terms.
Governor Culver vetoes House File 2645 after an exhaustive review finds no workable compromise and cites the threat of substantial new public expenditures. He says the measure is not in Iowa taxpayers best interests despite workers rights support.
An unknown number of the 390 arrested at Agriprocessors Inc will not face criminal charges but face administrative deportation hearings in coming weeks. Detainees will be housed in Iowa and nearby state jails until immigration judges decide their cases. Detention and possible deportation proceed separately from criminal charges.
U S Attorney announces 154 people charged after Monday raid at Agriprocessors Inc in Postville. Charges include aggravated identity theft false use of Social Security numbers and fraudulent alien registration. Initial appearances set in temporary federal courtrooms at the National Cattle Congress Waterloo with detainees to be housed in county jails if not released.
Survivors recall the Maynard Oelwein and Charles City F5 tornadoes that struck May 15 1968. Geraldine Kelly and Gordon Kelly faced shattered home and injured children as Glenda died en route to hospital. Geraldine endured paralysis and long recovery before later giving birth to Garla.
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