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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 2004
Page
3
Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson leads Iowa lawmakers with about $112000 on hand in January as the Legislature adjourns. The Gazette notes the cash edge among top leaders and ongoing fundraising ahead of the next election.
Gazette Online reports that the ethics board data reveal high war chests for 2002 election winners, with Iverson not seeking reelection but aiding Republican candidates. The piece notes Iowa legislators’ spending far above averages, three times winner spend and nearly four times loser spend, and mentions campaign finance pages on state sites.
In Baghdad a suspected chemical weapons warehouse blew up in flames soon after U S troops entered to search it. Two soldiers were killed and five wounded as jubilant Iraqis looted items from charred Humvees. In Fallujah Marines faced heavy insurgent fire, with one Marine and eight insurgents dead. The battle around a mosque intensified as helicopter gunships joined, while U S officials extended a cease-fire to allow joint patrols. Brig Gen Mark Kimmitt could not confirm the munition type or precautions after the blast.
The governing council in Iraq approves a new national flag replacing the old colors and the slogan God is great. The new banner features a blue crescent symbolizing Islam, a yellow stripe for Kurdish minority status, and a red stripe signaling Arab nationalism.
Monday reports note strong backlash to Iraqs new flag with pale blue color seen as Israel’s dominant hue and removal of the words God great. Oil exports resumed after self-inflicted bombings while Jordanian al Qaida linked militant claims responsibility. About 200 US troops entered Najaf to replace Spanish forces as tensions rise over governance, leadership, and reform of the Iraqi army.
In Baltimore Nicole Townes, 12, emerges from a coma but faces a long recovery after a brutal birthday party beating by girls. Police and prosecutors describe a rising, nationwide pattern of intensified female violence, with officials noting a shift of violent acts once linked to boys.
The FBI plans to hire 1,200 agents by the end of September, using radio and movie ads nationwide. Jeff Tarpinian, FBI spokesman for the Iowa Nebraska office, says the goal is to hire more agents this fiscal year than ever. Desired backgrounds include computer science, physical sciences, engineering, analytical skills, and foreign language fluency, especially Middle Eastern languages. Applicants should visit fbijobs.com.
The Louvre in Paris announced a technical study into why Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa is deteriorating faster. The poplar panel has warped since last inspection, though the painting remains on display. Researchers will analyze materials and climate vulnerability of the renowned work known as La Gioconda.
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