Senate OK to Chrysler loan bill advances aid plan
The Senate tentatively approved a 1.25 billion federal loan guarantee for Chrysler, proposing 3.2 billion in total aid with wage concessions and extra funding. The vote was 54 to 43, with final action expected after House-Senate conference, ahead of a summer recess.
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Cedar Rapids Mayoral View On City and CETA
City leaders discuss potential severance of involvement with CETA as part of Cedar Rapids planning. Fire Marshal urges public help to combat a string of arsons. Airport faces security violation with proposed 500 settlement.
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Phillip Saunders
Cedar Rapids
Government urges major overhaul of food labeling rules
The government proposes a comprehensive revamp of nutrition labeling to improve clarity and consumer understanding. The plan targets standardized serving sizes, clearer ingredient disclosures, and easier-to-read formats across products, signaling a wide regulatory reform.
Index Modern girls may not know how to cook but they know what's cookin
The phrase suggests a shift in domestic roles with modern girls steering trends beyond traditional kitchen duties. It reflects evolving cultural expectations and humor of the era around cooking and social activity.
Navy blockade of Iran hinted at in US warnings
U S officials warn of swift action if hostages are tried or exploited. Possible nonviolent options include a naval blockade with economic and military pressure short of full attack. Diplomats seek UN sanctions but expect deadlock among Security Council members.
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Gold price nears 500 as markets rally in thin holiday trading
Gold climbs toward 500 an ounce trading near 496 in Zurich and London as crude oil prices and OPEC talks in Caracas influence demand. Dealers report very thin activity ahead of Christmas and New Year, with prices up from 477 and 479.50 respectively. The surge marks a $206 gain since August as Middle East oil producers invest in bullion.
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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Gift-wrapped bus travels city routes for free rides
A bright red bow adorned bus will run city routes on Third Street SE and other corridors. All rides are free from now until Christmas as routes are randomly assigned to boost public transit use by the Municipal Transit Authority.
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Denver Nativity scene spared by appeals court
The 10th Circuit granted a stay on dismantling the City and County Building Nativity scene awaiting full case review. Residents gathered to celebrate the stay, while ACLU officials warned of ongoing constitutional questions about church and state funding and display.
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James Joy
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