Clinton to announce 55 billion dollar tax cut package
President Clinton is set to unveil a 55 to 60 billion dollar five year tax cut package aimed at families with children six and younger, plus a deduction for higher education costs. The plan would include a per child credit around 300 dollars, phased out above sixty thousand dollars income, and proposes spending cuts to contain the deficit.
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Fire damages Iowa City complex. residents start over
Susan Hoffman recalls losing a scorched baby blanket as a Tuesday fire ripped through the 1926 Broadway Street complex, causing about 500000 in damage and displacing tenants on public assistance. Neighbors, including Liz Hudson, plan tenant organization while pets survived and residents brace for insurance steps and rebuilding.
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Economist studies gift value across relatives and friends
Yale economist Joel Waldfogel reports that gifts from extended family are valued at about 80 cents on the dollar. The study surveys 487 economics students at several universities and suggests alternatives like CDs coats hats gloves scarves and cash for college students.
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Baby Found Alone Mother Charged In Linn County Case
Cedar Rapids officer found 5 month old Amanda naked in a filthy apartment with a knife nearby. Diane Moroney, 35, was arrested for child endangerment and intoxication and held on 2600 dollar bond. The incident followed a theft report at Sun Mart near Blairs Ferry Road.
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Ten Cedar Rapids flights delayed after FAA ruling
Ten round trip flights at the Cedar Rapids Airport were grounded after an FAA ruling and will not resume full daily service until after the holiday season. Travelers may see changes in connections and departure times with American Eagle and TW Express while United and Trans World Airlines honor existing tickets. Airport director Larry Mullendore called the system working fairly well with only minor inconveniences for holiday travelers such as Dawn Conley.
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Cedar Rapids
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TW Express
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Cedar Rapids post office handles 2 million pieces this season
The Cedar Rapids post of fice processes about 2 million pieces of mail this holiday season up from 1.6 million last year. Details on page 1B. U S President Hunter Rawlings seeks finalizing sex act policy before leaving for Cornell. Details on page 3B. Baseball players and owners talks collapsed Wednesday with a salary cap expected to be imposed today. Details on page 1C.
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Cedar Rapids
U of I
Hunter Rawlings
Cornell University
Hearing on McLeod test prompts equitable fee push
The Iowa Utilities Board faced calls to set fair fees before approving McLeod TeleManagement's phone service test. Officials urged the board Wednesday to ensure charges are equitable as the test proceeds.
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