New Year Brings Wide Range of State Laws and Reforms
January 1 ushers in new laws across states, including tax tweaks in Indiana and Kansas, tax relief in New Hampshire and Florida, punitive damages limits in Mississippi, drunk driving tech in New Mexico, terrorism and safety measures, and rules affecting Amish buggy road use in Illinois amid budget pressures and public safety concerns. A quote from Reuben Schrock highlights road damage debates.
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Identity theft rises with 117000 new victims in year
The report notes 117000 new identity theft victims in the first three quarters, up from 94100 nationally from 1999 to 2001. Experts cite Internet access to private data, cross state information flow, and widespread use of Social Security numbers as key factors.
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Tom Miller
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Leach’s Iowa redistricting win reshapes political map
Leach defeated Thomas 52 to 45 percent and moved to Iowa City into the new 2nd District drawn after the census. The change leaves Rep. Jim Nussle in a safer 1st District while the 2nd District grows more Democratic with 122000 Democrats, 101644 Republicans, and 178000 independents. Leach warns of fewer moderates as party lines deepen.
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Diplomacy Seen As Possible Route With North Korea
U S officials debate handling North Korea as Powell rejects immediate talks on a non aggression pact while diplomacy and potential U N Security Council action are discussed. Critics urge dialogue to highlight Pyongyang missteps, with Lugar and Levin signaling possible negotiations ahead despite Bush stance.
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