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KUWS News At Nine – March 8, 2017

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Water utilities would be able to raise their rates to pay for removal of lead water lines under a new bill. The proposal has bipartisan support from almost 50 lawmakers. Danielle Kaeding reports.

Turkeys at a Jennie-O farm in Barron County have tested positive for a mild strain of bird flu. As Rich Kremer reports, the farm is under quarantine but the turkeys will likely still go to market.

Dozens of people marched on and rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday for International Women’s Day and a nationwide strike called “A Day Without a Woman.” Laurel White reports.

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Governor Scott Walker is trying to reduce criticism of the new G-O-P national health care proposal, by calling it “a work in progress.” Chuck Quirmbach reports.