Loebsack pledges action to prevent shutdown
Rep. Dave Loebsack addressing veterans vows to do everything to avert another government shutdown. He speaks to veterans about fiscal responsibilities and securing funding, stressing commitment to timely budget decisions and safeguarding services.
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Obama Faces Limits on Agenda and Executive Action
President Barack Obama remains constrained in advancing policy through Congress and relies on executive powers for action. The piece notes ongoing limits post debt-ceiling standoff and frames the political dynamic moving forward. It also references expanded Newtown reporting with investigators detailing the Connecticut shooting and a photo tour of Adam Lanza's home.
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Metro High Students Create Community Art in Oak Hill
Metro High School students spent a semester producing community art for neighbors in the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood, showcasing student talents and neighborhood engagement on Page 6A.
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Ohio State Faces Uphill Path to National Title
Buckeyes remain unbeaten but columnist Mike Hlas argues consistency may not guarantee a place in the national championship. Team eyes crucial games as season progresses, with critics spotlighting strength of schedule and title implications.
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Gerrymandering and the shutdown debate in Congress
A Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau report analyzes how partisan grids and safe districts may fuel dysfunction in Congress. Pew surveys show anti-incumbent sentiment while scholars note rising party cohesion and fewer cross party votes.
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Mike Wiser
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Washington to vote on GMO labeling ballot measure 1522
The 2007 presidential pledge by Barack Obama on GMO labels faded, with FDA action stalled and Congress slow. Washington state faces a November 5 vote on Initiative 1522 to require labeling of all genetically modified foods, a move backed by advocates like Just Label It and opposed by agribusiness.
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Barack Obama
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Scott Faber
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Obama enlists troubleshooters to fix health care site
The Obama administration brings in federal and private experts to rewrite code and test HealthCare.gov after widespread glitches. Officials say the site will be offline for overnight testing as they seek user feedback and push improvements ahead of a White House address.
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