Bird flu controls unevenly enforced in Iowa epicenter
Reuters reporters visited six infected sites in northwestern Iowa and found that three in Sioux County did not follow USDA and state protocols for restricting access to premises providing protective gear and managing vehicle movements. Officials warn lapses raise risk of further spread and economic impact is being studied.
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Standoff Over NSA Surveillance Program Deepens in Washington
The White House and Senate Republicans warn of a looming lapse as lawmakers debate the NSA bulk telephone records program. If no action is taken by May 31, the legal authority for the collection could expire, while the House backs a White House plan to keep data private except in limited cases. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the bill, calling it untested and risky.
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Grassley leads Iowa bipartisanship in new index
U S Senator Chuck Grassley and former Representative Tom Latham score highly on the Bipartisan Index from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University, showing cross party collaboration. Rep Steve King and former Senator Tom Harkin trend lower, reflecting partisan focus.
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Council candidate proposes aging home loan program
Cedar Rapids planning chairman and East Side District 2 candidate Rick Smith reports Scott Overland wants a neighborhood finance corporation modeled after Des Moines. The idea would offer forgivable loans around ten thousand dollars to help owners upgrade aging houses, addressing deteriorating neighborhoods.
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