Government Shutdown Grinds On With No Deal In Sight
Washington confrontation over funding widens stalemate as Obama and Republicans clash over keeping national parks veterans care and the district funded. House efforts falter with Senate opposition. debt limit looming and markets at risk. A volatile standoff pits ACA foes against Democrats amid barricades at memorials and disrupted federal services.
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Branstad names Jodi Tymeson to lead Iowa Veterans Home
Gov. Terry Branstad accepted the resignation of David Worley as commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown and appointed retired Brig. Gen. Jodi Tymeson to replace him. Tymeson had served as chief operating officer since May, stepping from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. Critics called Worley’s leadership problematic, while supporters cited quality services and high reviews. Senators urged continued investigations into staff mistreatment and management before and after Worley’s departure.
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Farm bill expires again as Congress stalls on food stamps
The farm subsidy law lapsed for a second time amid deadlock over food stamp cuts. Senate leaders asked the House for a conference, naming 12 negotiators, as talks aim to shape a new five year bill costing about 500 billion dollars with most spending on food stamps. The House must appoint its conferees before negotiations can proceed.
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