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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2001
Page
8
No state sales tax will be collected on clothing or footwear priced under 100 dollars. Excludes watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, sporting equipment, skis, swim fins, skates, or special athletic clothing or footwear not for everyday wear.
Sears manager Mary Davis at Lindale Mall and Westdale Mall officials report strong traffic during the tax holiday, with denim and school basics selling well. Irwin's Clothing notes broader impact beyond school apparel as stores extend hours and offer price reductions to mimic tax savings. Retailers cite mixed feelings from shoppers about savings and crowds.
Shoppers at Coral Ridge Mall Target in Coralville note Iowa’s second sales tax holiday excludes school supplies. Local shoppers express surprise that notebooks pens and paper are taxed while clothing and shoes are exempt. Store staff display guidelines to clarify exemptions as retailers report busy aisles and strong demand.
Governors push a Bush plan allowing states to create smaller benefit sets for optional groups within Medicaid, hoping to cover more people. Critics fear reduced benefits for low income individuals. States would apply for waivers to HHS with faster electronic reviews, while federal funding could rise if more people are covered or extra services offered.
Senator Harkin pressed for an extra 2 billion while farm groups urged a 5.5 billion option as Senate and House Republicans clashed. Bush signaled a veto if the 7.5 billion measure reached his desk. Department promised rapid checks with 4.6 billion for cotton and grain and 423 million for soybeans.
A Florida Army National Guard C-23 Sherpa crashed near Macon Georgia on March 3 killing 21 aboard. Investigators cite violent storm and nine g forces, with possible crew error and overloading as contributing factors. Three Florida crew members were among the dead.
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