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Iowans rally against pesticide shield bill as Trump pushes for more weedkiller production
Rachel Cramer
Iowa’s House and Senate leaders said Thursday they need more time to review an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to increase the supply of glyphosate-based weedkillers in the U.S. It comes as the state Legislature decides whether to shield pesticide companies from certain lawsuits.

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