Treatys Fate Dismays Harkin In ADA Global Effort
Iowa Senator Harkin’s bid to extend Americans with Disabilities Act protections worldwide faces an unlikely Senate ratification. The move aims to broaden disability rights, but opposition and political hurdles endanger passage.
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Allegations cast doubt on Cosby's legacy
Report on sexual misconduct allegations surrounding Bill Cosby, detailing how the scandal reshapes his standing in entertainment and diminishes his public influence, with discussion of industry responses and fallout across media and events.
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Empty seats on planes strain last minute travel
Airlines run near full flights as demand presses travelers with few seats open. The report notes high occupancy across carriers, complicating last minute bookings and raising expectations for holiday travel patterns on major routes.
I C Regina goes for fifth straight title
The top ranked Regals chase a fifth consecutive Iowa high school football state title aiming to become the first program to achieve five straight crowns. Local coverage notes potential record history and the championship showdown on the slate.
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Disability system strays from purpose
U S Rep Tammy Duckworth rebuked contractor Braulio Castillo at a Washington oversight hearing accusing him of gaming the veterans disability system. The broader system, Duckworth said, grants benefits across a wide range of ailments, with $58 billion paid in the current fiscal year, highlighting how eligibility criteria can be misused.
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Hy-Vee urged to stop selling tobacco nationwide
Health professionals and tobacco opponents urged Hy-Vee to end tobacco sales in all stores with a pharmacy or health clinic, aiming to match CVS Health policies. Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance, with 235 Iowa stores, called on Hy-Vee to join the movement, while Hy-Vee emphasized offering healthy options and keeping tobacco behind counters.
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Obama moves to halt deportations for nearly five million
President Barack Obama acts unilaterally to shield about five million undocumented immigrants from deportation amid House inaction on a bipartisan Senate reform plan. He argues Congress has failed to act and urges passage of a bill, while border security measures also expand.
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