Merida Aid Delays Draw Fire Over U S Mexico Drug Fight
The United States pledged 1.4 billion for Merida to aid Mexico in battling drug trafficking but has spent little. Only about 7 million has been used, with most funds tied to administration. Delays cite contracting, equipment needs, and cross-agency logistics. Mexican officials and lawmakers criticize the slow response as undermining shared security goals.
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Washington Post
Mexico City
Mexico
U.S
United States
Congress
Merida
George W. Bush
State Department
Felipe Calderon
Calderon
Bush
Cesar Duarte
Chamber of Deputies
Duarte
Leaders reflect on free time after leadership shift in Iowa Senate
Senate leaders like Rants and Wieck describe a transition to less travel and more personal time while facing the challenge of allowing new leaders to set direction. Horn recalls the constant pressure of leadership and the loss of instant access from supporters as he adjusts to life after power.
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Rants
Senate
Wreck
Iowa
Wieck
Commerce Committee
Sen
Wally
Horn
Cédar Rapids
Careby
Aol
Iowa couples rush to wed as same sex marriage parity dawns
The Iowa Supreme Court ruling opens marriage licenses to all couples starting April 24 with a three day wait. Venue operators anticipate a wedding boom as local venues and caterers expect increased demand from both in state and out of state couples. Some couples plan to proceed immediately while others pace the process amid celebratory momentum and caution.
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Andringa
State Supreme Court
Vegas
Iowa City
Justin Uebelher
One
Iowa
Iowa same sex marriage could add 5.3 million to budget study says
UCLA study estimates Friday's Iowa Supreme Court ruling legalizing same sex marriage may generate about 5.3 million annually in state funds through reduced public assistance costs higher taxes and wedding related sales. It notes 5800 same sex couples in Iowa with potential for more if couples wed here. Local business leaders expect tourism and economic growth as out of state couples come to marry in Iowa.
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Iowa
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Mary van Houten
Crowne Plaza
Terry Pitts
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Rhonda Klima
Terry McCoy
University of California At Los Angeles
Iowa Supreme Court
U.S. Census Bureau
Tim Boyle
Cedar Rapids
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