Delay Expected for Spending Bill on Indoor Rain Forest
Congress moves toward final days of 2003 session and a likely vote on a 328 billion omnibus spending bill. It funds an indoor rain forest project in Coralville with 50 million for the Iowa Environmental Education Project and faces a push by Sen. Byrd against a nonroll call passage.
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Internal vs external bias shapes Cedar Rapids district leadership choice
The Cedar Rapids board chose a superintendent from among internal and external candidates. Rosenthal notes an internal track has advantages but emphasizes demonstrated executive skills as decisive. Board president Meisterling says selection focused on fit to criteria, not internal versus external status. Vincent expresses commitment to the district and meaningful work ahead.
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Vincent Favored for Cedar Rapids Superintendent Post
Vincent, seen as front runner, pulled her applications elsewhere after Finch urged the board to let the Cedar Rapids district hire her. Finch praised her future potential and urged staff and the community to support the board’s choice while noting the importance of backing the incoming leader.
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Iraqi war treader bomb derails train and raids sweep Baghdad
In Tikrit angry locals taunt U S soldiers as Saddam is blamed for ongoing chaos. In Baghdad the 1st Armored Division raids al Mansour district detaining 43 and seizing weapons. A train derailed near Samarra injuring none and disrupting service five days. Police link attack to remnants of the former regime.
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Holiday postmarks spread through North Pole and Santa Claus towns
Santa Claus and Rudolph post offices process year round card cancellations with seasonal staff. Rudolph handled 125 000 postmark requests last year while Santa Claus posted 20 500 last week. Send cards early for a holiday postmark with a return address and note requesting the cancellation.
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Postmark Towns Named by Rudolph Postmaster
Rudolph Postmaster Charlotte Lamb cites a list of festive postmark towns including Advent Advent WV Antlers OK Bethlehem PA Christmas FL Faith NC Hope KS Jerusalem OH Joy IL Mistletoe KY North Pole AK Rudolph OH Santa Claus IN Snowflake AZ and others. The writer can be reached at 319 398 8313 or peter dot rugg at gazettecommunications dot com.
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Medicare Bill Expands Drug Coverage for Major Conditions
The bill adds a prescription drug benefit beginning in 2006 and aims to cover oral cancer drugs and all modulating drugs for multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. It encourages private plans for seniors while sparking Democratic criticism led by Nancy Pelosi and Edward Kennedy who warn the measure threatens Medicare’s future.
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Dean serves pancakes and politics at Drake caucus event
Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean helped serve breakfast at Drake University, drawing about 200 Iowa supporters. He urged that January 19th caucuses begin the end of the Bush era, criticizing No Child Left Behind and Medicare reform as costly, election-year moves.
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Gazette Sports Daily Recap Highlights Local Winners
In a packed edition, The Gazette covers recent local sports wins and notable performances. Key figures include standout athletes from area teams, with summaries of scores and upcoming fixtures for The Gazette’s readers.
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