Heritage Foundation urges sweeping cuts and agency eliminations
A Heritage Foundation plan proposes scrapping nine Cabinet departments and privatizing or devolving their duties to states and the private sector. It calls for Medicare overhaul, a $152 billion tax cut package, and defense spending increases to balance the budget by 2000, moving nuclear programs to the Defense Department.
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Proposals Aim to Privatize Government Services
The plan targets Amtrak and much of the Postal Service and National Weather Service along with real estate holdings and non-defence aircraft. It would cut corporate welfare, end dozens of programs, and shift over 70 anti-poverty programs to state and local governments via a flexible block grant.
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Amtrak
Postal Service
National Weather Service
Child support leverage OK'd by Iowa House vote
Iowa lawmakers approved a measure to revoke licenses from parents three months behind on child support. The policy, set to take effect Jan 1, allows the Department of Human Services to suspend drivers licenses and other licenses or certifications to pressure settlements. Gov Branstad is expected to sign the bill into law.
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DES Moines
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Impact of Law Could Revise Licenses and Permits in Iowa
The measure would let state authorities revoke driver licenses and other state permits for delinquent child support, registration, or authorization to do business in Iowa. It includes professional licenses for professions such as law and medicine, with certain exclusions noted for payments.
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Cedar Rapids Tech Prep Start Backed by Local Firms
Cedar Rapids schools prepare to launch tech prep classes next school year funded by Rockwell International 50 000 and US West Communications 25 000. The district faces potential taxpayer support needs after a failed instructional levy, with courses including Principles of Technology at Kirkwood Community College and Communications and Technology taught in area high schools.
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Douglas Neumann
Rockwell International Corp
US West Communications Inc
Cedar Rapids
Ron Olson
Olson
Rockwell
Kirkwood Community College
US West
Lawyer claims taint on witness in Jones County murder case
The attorney for Tom Van Skike contends law officers tainted a key witness in the Jones County murder case. Details on page 7A. Sen Lugar toured Cedar Rapids area Monday. Details on page 3B. Russ Adkins of Scarsboro says angels must work overtime to keep him from disaster. Details on page 1B.
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Richard Lugar
Cedar Rapids Area
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Scarsboro
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Air Force jet crashes near Alexander City Alabama
An Air Force C-21 jet crashed while attempting an unplanned landing at Alexander City airport in Alabama. Eight people on board were killed, including crew and passengers from Andrews Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. The craft broke apart, no homes were hit, and a Pentagon official confirmed the aircraft type.
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Alabama
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Wyckoff
Ronnie Betts
Whitaker
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Kenneth Bacon
Washington
Montgomery
Russell Corp
Floral delivery woman saves life by reporting gas smell
Cedar Rapids florist clerk Bleeker noticed a gas odor at 92 year old Mary Schladetzky’s home on Staub Court NE during Easter deliveries. She warned the resident who called the gas company and found a furnace pipe needed replacement. Gloria Collins, friend of Schladetzky, praised Bleeker for acting and the relief after a safe outcome.
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Cedar Rapids
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