Final day of Cash for Clunkers chaos hits Iowa dealers
The Cash for Clunkers deadline sparked a scramble as Cedar Rapids dealers like Mark Zimmerman Ford BMW Hyundai Mitsubishi fielded 30 calls while the government site collapsed. Dealers raced to file initial applications by 7 pm amid a flood of customers and a system outage that halted submissions.
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Dave DeWitte
Gazette
Mark Zimmerman
Cedar Rapids
Zimmerman
Rob Miller
Bonnie Fritz
Coroner rules Jackson death a homicide
Los Angeles coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicide due to a mix of insomnia drugs. Investigation shows personal doctor Dr. Conrad Murray sought to wean him off anesthesia but provided propofol after a night of sedatives. Forensic tests tied the drug combination to Jackson's death. DA has not charged at this time.
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Michael Jackson
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Appeal Process For Property Assessments In Iowa
Residents may appeal between April 16 and May 5 by filing a petition with the local assessor. The form is available at the assessor’s office or from the Iowa Department of Revenue. Hearings may be scheduled before the Board of Review, with written appeals receiving equal consideration.
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Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa.gov
Board of Review
Marion
Cummings
Linn County Board of Review
Des Moines
Meth Shake and Bake Method Sparks Fresh Drug Risk
A new meth formula uses a 2 liter bottle and cold pills to create the drug, replacing the old lab setup. The shake and bake method allows small, portable batches that can be mixed quickly, increasing accessibility and risk.
Young Obama Backers AWOL on Health Care
Activists in their 20s and 30s who helped elect Obama show hesitation on health care reform. Forward Montana founder Matt Singer, 26, notes a gap as tech-savvy supporters view the issue as less urgent than older voters. White House may need to rally this young base for congressional action.
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New York
Barack Obama
White House
Obama
Congress
Matt Singer
Forward Montana
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