Vander Plaats Sees Favorable GOP Path in Iowa Off-year Caucuses
In Cedar Rapids, Bob Vander Plaats cites polls showing him trailing only Nussle and Culver in favorability. He argues an incumbent Budget Committee chair is a tough obstacle for 2006 GOP hopes, while stressing momentum and county organizing ahead of January 16 caucuses.
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Nick Ryan
Bars and police push to curb date rape at Iowa City venues
Iowa City bars train staff to spot and interrupt spikes protect patrons with posters and cameras. Police and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program report date rape drugs used in dozens of rapes since 2002 while experts note underreporting and online availability raise concerns about prevention and safety.
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Davis
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Dong
Iowa City
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National Drug Intelligence Center
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Rvap
Waypoint
Cedar Rapids
Waypointservices
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Johnson
Iowa
Cedar
Washington
Brent Long
Peper Mient
Valerie Davis
Waypoint Services
Miller
Lorrie Brusha
Mount Mercy College
Erusha
Lee Birchansky
Fox Eye Laser & Cosmetic Institute
Fox Eye
Leap seconds may become a twice yearly adjustment
Naval Research Laboratory physicist Ronald Beard explains the leap second correction aligns atomic time with Earth’s variable rotation. Since 1972 twenty one leap seconds have been added, with the gap widening as Earth's day lengthens and cesium clocks remain highly precise.
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Naval Research Laboratory
Ronald Beard
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International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service
Birthright Citizenship Debate Sparks Immigrant Rights Clash
Representative Deal pushed a birthright citizenship revocation in an immigration bill, but House GOP leaders blocked a vote. Supporters claim birthright attracts illegal immigrants, while opponents warn of an anti-immigrant backlash and public opinion battles. Alvaro Huerta of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights weighs in on mobilization against the proposal.
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U.S
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United States
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Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights of
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