Endgame claims in Florida recount battle headline
Gore appeals Florida election ruling as high court prepares to hear arguments. Bush aides press for orderly transition while Gore campaigns and Lieberman urges votes counted amid federal and state maneuvering. Gephardt defends the Democratic effort to secure the nationwide tally.
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Gore Eyes Florida Supreme Court Appeal Over Ballots
Democrats press Florida high court to review Judge Sauls ruling that allowed Bush victory by 25 electoral votes. Gore warns of unfair ballot handling in Seminole and Martin counties as trial in Seminole proceeds this week.
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Iowa districts show longer federal sentences for drugs
The Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa had high median prison terms in 1998 and 1999, outperforming most districts. In 1999, the Northern District averaged 78 months and the Southern 72 months while the national median was 33. Rapp cites aggressive charging and cooperation as factors, noting variability and cautions in interpreting the data.
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U.S. Sentencing Commission
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Virginia
Iowa Child competition grows for visitors and funding
Iowa Child faces competition for start-up funds and visitors as Cedar Rapids and Iowa City plan science centered attractions. The project seeks 75 million from the Vision Fund with total costs around 280 million while local museums pursue several million in capital campaigns. Authorities compare visitor potential to Amana Colonies and Adventureland figures as they tout regional draw and multi age appeal.
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Altoona
Ryan Sullivan
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Peoria
Rockford
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Omaha
Neb
Chads Face Run of Jokes as Name Sparks Laughs
The Iowa town humor centers on Chads as residents cope with light teasing. Chad Sands says jokes about his name have worn thin, while Chad Lierman notes primarily questions about changing names. Chad Quick jokes he hears more about his last name but takes it in stride. Writer contact provided.
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Cedar Rapids
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Chad Lierman
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Brandon
Mount Auburn
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Chad Quick
Waukon
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