Paths to ending the shutdown in Washington explored
Veteran observers compare current stalemate to 1995 shutdowns and outline possible exits. Options include a clean short term funding bill with 217 votes, targeted agency funding, or revisiting a grand bargain on taxes and entitlement reform, with risks to leadership and party unity.
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WIC funds extended for Iowa families amid shutdown pause
WIC recipients in Johnson Cedar Iowa and Washington counties will continue receiving coupons through October 31 after a USDA funds transfer. The extension stabilizes payments for pregnant mothers and young children, with October only distribution pending further action.
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Iowa senator resigns over payments to presidential campaign
Iowa lawmakers focus on ethics reforms after Sen. Kent Sorenson resigns amid an independent probe finding probable cause he was paid for work on Michele Bachmann's 2012 campaign. Gov. Branstad supports timing a special election for a 2014 session start. lawmakers discuss tightening prohibitions and possibly new laws.
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