Morning News: Vandersloot Audited, Organic Potato Growers Hope Against Zebra Chip, The Not-So-Temporary Temp Worker

Idaho CEO, big GOP donor subject of IRS, Labor audits – “Idaho multimillionaire and big-money Republican donor Frank Vandersloot has found himself the subject of two new federal audits, one by the Internal Revenue Service and the other by the U.S. Department of Labor. “ Associated Press

Organic spud growers have no approved zebra chip options – “While other potato growers use preventative insecticide applications to protect their crops from a new disease to the Pacific Northwest, called zebra chip, Fred Brossy can only wait and see if it hits him.” Capital Press

For Temp Workers, ‘Temp’ Looking More Permanent : NPR – “Temporary work was once considered a leading indicator for the job market — a harbinger of improved prospects for people seeking permanent positions. But in this recovery, staffing agencies say fewer employers are taking temps onboard as permanent workers.” NPR

Jobless Claims in U.S. Decrease, Extending July Volatility – “Fewer Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments last week, extending the period of volatility typically seen in July.” Bloomberg