19 Injured as Hawaii Tour Bus Wreck Sends Driver to Rescue
A tour bus carrying 18 Japanese tourists and its 29-year-old driver veered off wet Volcano Highway into a drainage ditch near Hilo. Four passengers are in critical condition, others hospitalized or treated, and the driver was extracted. Police and emergency crews described injuries as ranging from cuts to serious head injuries.
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Congress moves to tilt farm subsidy appeals in favor of growers
Congress acts to overhaul federal farm programs to require USDA to drop cases when hearing officers rule for farmers. The plan, backed by Rep. Jerry Moran, targets appeals that growers say currently fail. It could reshape enforcement of environmental rules and billions in subsidies.
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Labor agreements hidden in energy bill draw union support
The House energy bill includes a hidden provision requiring labor agreements for Alaska oil and gas leases. It ties contract eligibility to union wages and benefits, guaranteeing a steady workforce in exchange for union job protections. White House officials say the measure aligns with the administration’s energy plan while Congress improves the bill.
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