Real people stock footage fuels 2016 campaign ads
A vivid look at a budding industry filming generic life scenes for political ads. A doctor actor, fake props, and staged settings illustrate how clips depicting everyday moments are assembled to support campaigns across parties. The industry aims to quickly supply footage for ads on health care, Medicaid and other issues as the election nears.
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Upmeyer set to become first female Iowa House speaker
Linda Upmeyer will be the first woman to preside over the Iowa House in January 2016 under the Capitol dome. In this interview, she recalls her father Del Stromer’s 34 years in the legislature, the call to public service, and how timing and redistricting shaped her decision to run.
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Refugee tenants prove stable renters amid U.S. resettlement
In Cleveland and other cities, refugee families from Iraq Somalia and Congo rent foreclosed homes transformed into welcoming apartments. Landlords report high stability with near zero evictions as resettlement efforts hinge on donors volunteers and government staff while refugees secure leases and rebuild.
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