Ambulance service in Linn County may be restructured
Emergency management in the Cedar Rapids area proposes a shift from Mercy Medical Center sole control to a free standing non profit regional Ambulance authority with city county and hospital representation. Funding would remain user based with fees from 150 to 800 plus 12.50 per mile.
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Mexico City exempts two holidays from breath tests
Police crack down on drunken drivers with checkpoints but skip breath tests on Christmas Eve and New Year Eve. Officials say traffic is lighter during the holidays though critics call the exemption unconstitutional. City coroners report 17 percent of early 2003 traffic deaths involved alcohol. Giuliani firm-backed plan spurred the crackdown strategy.
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Terror alert level raised to orange in Homeland alert
Washington reports a shift to orange threat level indicating high risk of attack with possible strikes during holidays. Officials promise extensive protections and urge travelers to maintain plans as intelligence points to al Qaida seeking to use planes as weapons against U.S. aviation security.
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Libyan oil contracts eyed as reconstruction talks resume
U.S. officials push to regain iterative oil contracts in Libya while reconstruction aid to Iraq stalls amid a 3A interagency dispute. The Homeland Security chief cited recent intelligence on possible extremist plots, noting no link to Saddam’s capture.
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Postville Fire Halts Iowa Turkey Jobs and Rebuild Talks
The Postville community reels after a blaze at Iowa Turkey Products destroyed more than 350 jobs. CK Company officials plan a rebuilding discussion this week, with decisions possibly delaying into the new year. Local leaders warn families face a bleak holiday and uncertain future.
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Solstice marks start of winter and shortest day yet
The winter solstice officializes winter and the year's shortest day with about 9 hours 7 minutes of daylight. State climatologist Harry Hillaker notes the day’s length is affected by the earth’s tilt and orbit, with days slowly lengthening after December 26 and statewide winter warmer than normal through Friday aided by a milder pattern.
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