Meat inspections spark fight over zero tolerance policy
Washington debate centers on a zero tolerance meat and poultry policy with industry claiming increased downtime and slowed lines after inspector actions. Sen. Kerrey pushes for safety goals while Espy expands funding and policy to trim contamination, GAO notes marginal improvements, and Daschle plans further hearings.
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Washington Reporter
Washington
Bob Kerrey
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Clinton
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Tom Daschle
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Branstad questions Grandy funding over campaign money
Gov. Terry Branstad pressed 5th District Rep. Grandy to disclose sources of campaign funds during a motor home tour for the GOP nomination. Branstad aides allege Grandy invested 50000 of his own money, while Grandy's team cites a shift back to TV ads and new fundraising. Branstad notes Grandy has missed votes and still draws a congressional salary.
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Gazette
Fred Grandy
Terry Branstad
Grandy
New Hampton
Branstad
Brian Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Tion
ICLU backs off Sheldon graduation prayer case
The Iowa Civil Liberties Union will not pursue a challenge to Sheldon High School's graduation prayer plan due to lack of a local plaintiff. Principal Rob Vander Platz says seniors voted to offer a prayer, with students delivering statements. Marcus Meridan-Cleghorn will not allow a graduation prayer this year.
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DES Moines
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
ICLU
Cryss Farley
Sheldon High School
Rob Vander Platz
Sheldon
Marcus Meridan- Cleghorn
Don O’brien
SCLU
St. Louis
Sioux City
Farley
Marcus Meridan-Cleghorn
Frank Ashmore
Davenport riverboat lifts betting limits
The President Riverboat Casino in Davenport began high-stakes gambling after receiving Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approval. Following certification of the May 17 special election, the boat added bets up to $1,000 on most games, unlimited on poker, and expanded tables and staff while remaining dockside most of the time.
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Davenport
President
Scott County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Racing and Gaming Commission
Five plead guilty in Sioux City food stamp fraud case
Five Sioux City residents pleaded guilty to food stamp fraud in an undercover investigation ending October 1992. The group purchased over 25000 dollars in stamps for about 10000 dollars cash and faces probation terms and restitution. Elizabeth Johnson received four months in prison.
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Sioux City
Michael Hobart
JoAnn Faye Wanatee
Elizabeth Johnson
Leaster Ellintgon
Matthew Cunningman
Shirley Ann Loggins
Johnson
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