Clinton rejects GOP offer as shutdown looms
With a partial shutdown extending into a second day, the House approved a bill to reopen the government if President Clinton accepts a seven year budget balance plan. Clinton threatened a veto and warned talks could drag 90 to 180 days as Senate action looms.
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Early human migration to Asia found at Dragon Bone Cave
University of Iowa anthropologist Russell Ciochon reports fossil remains and simple stone tools from Longgupo in China’s Yangtze region indicate Homo habilis like ancestors left Africa at least 1.9 million years ago. The bones hint at a direct Asia-Africa link, reshaping ideas on early hominid dispersals.
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Marion Police Chief Mark Diamond Resigns Amid Turmoil
Marion Police Chief Mark Diamond resigns after four years, effective March 1. Diamond cites the political climate and a no confidence vote by the police union as part of a department beset by officer losses and internal strife. City manager Jeff Schott intervened to set improvement goals as Diamond prepares to leave.
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Farm bill agreement moves to end subsidies for farmers
House and Senate negotiators approve a historic farm bill replacing price linked subsidies with fixed declining payments. The plan aims to save about 12.3 billion over seven years by freezing loan rates and phasing out federal farm payments, shifting income toward market reliance. President Clinton threatens veto over proposed cuts. Dairy programs survive. Gingrich pledges broader overhaul after Thanksgiving.
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Farm bill aims to cut billions in subsidies
The legislation could save 12.3 billion over seven years by freezing farm loan rates, phasing out federal farm payments, and switching to fixed but declining payments. President Clinton demands Congress trim proposed cuts while farm state Democrats object to GOP negotiations and the 13.4 billion savings target.
IBP to buy FDL Foods pork plant in Dubuque
IBP Inc the worlds largest meatpacking company will purchase the FDL Foods pork plant in Dubuque with completion expected in weeks. FDL closed hog slaughter operations in September laying off about 1000 workers.
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Better spark plug by omitting a component
House Republican leaders consider trimming property taxes by tapping up to 100 million dollars of state revenue to cut the uniform school levy. Homeland Savings Bank plans a Cedar Rapids retail office opening next year.
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Role in scandal ends for Lockhart
Thirteen months after his ouster by the city, former Streets Program Director William Lockhart has received his final paycheck. The report notes closing details on 1B.
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