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On the 16th anniversary of the ACA, health care advocates, patients, and community leaders held events across Illinois (including Davenport) to celebrate the law’s impact expanding access to care and warn about cuts.
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Circa 21 FacebookHooooo-wee! Dig out your cowboy boots and Stetson hats and head on down to Circa 21 Dinner Theatre’s current production of Honky Tonk Angels by Ted Swindley and directed by Tristan Tapscott. Tapscott has pulled out all the stops to deliver a Texas-sized, down home celebration of country music’s female icons. -
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Lauren Warnecke/WGLTThe Republican House member wouldn't commit to giving the Trump administration an additional $200 billion for the war effort, saying constituents don't want to see "boots on the ground." -
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Maura Curran/Iowa Public RadioThe Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City shared plans to reopen its visitor center, which has been closed for nearly two years due to major damage caused by a severe hailstorm. It's also seeking public input as it reevaluates what educational opportunities it can offer.
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Calen Moore/Kansas News ServiceTumbleweeds have taken over the High Plains. They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers. -
Mike Mozart/FlickrThe Supreme Court will examine claims that allege Bayer failed to include a cancer risk warning on its popular weedkiller. If Bayer wins, it could prevent others from suing over the failure to provide health warnings. -
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife RefugeAfter an Oklahoma man was killed by a tiger at his preserve last year, the incident put a spotlight on safety risks of owning big cats. Some animal welfare advocates say federal regulations don’t go far enough to protect these animals and the people interacting with them.
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