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End the War on Fat. It could be making us sicker.
Thirty years ago, America declared war against fat.
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Mock funeral near Carnahan home — civil protest or ominous theat?
ST. LOUIS — Members of the local Tea Party who carried a coffin outside the home of U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan the night the health care bill passed say the demonstration was a peaceful prayer vigil, not a veiled threat.
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12 perspectives on health care reform's Iowa impact
When President Barack Obama arrives in Iowa today to extol a sweeping new health care law, he will find a state — much like the nation as a whole — not fully convinced of its benefits.
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IUB seeks input about Alliant/IPL’s rate increase
The Iowa Utilities Board encourages customers of Alliant Energy/Interstate Power and Light Company to attend any in a series of public comment meetings scheduled regarding the utility’s request to increase its electric rates.
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Gun bill now part of Iowa law
This new law prohibits a person subject to a civil domestic abuse protective order or who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing a firearm.
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Columbia Missouri Police look for escapee
Columbia Police are asking for help to find an escaped prisoner they believe is in town.
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Illinois State Police District 14 could be on state's chopping block
MACOMB, ILL. -- For the first time in more than 50 years there were no fatal traffic crashes in McDonough County last year. A major reason for that is there are three law enforcement agencies that can respond to crashes in that area, Illinois State Police, the McDonough County Sheriff's Department and the Macomb Police Department.
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Bond on health care -'I want to stop this bill'
WASHINGTON -- It was a late night for U.S. senators in Washington. An exhausted Senate labored past 2 a.m. eastern time on a stack of GOP amendments.
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