Iowa Supreme Court Defies U S Supreme Court on Tax Fight
Iowa justices strike down the dual tax system on race tracks and riverboats saying the higher rate lacks rational basis, despite a U S Supreme Court ruling. Legislative leaders vow new legislation to replace or offset the ruling, creating a fiscal gap and possible further challenges.
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Keeping tabs on kegs in Sigourney
Mike Welter of Sigourney says Keokuk County’s new keg registration law, Iowa’s first, should become state law. The ordinance, in force since Jan 7, requires keg owners or buyers to carry a tracking number and tag to trace purchases during underage drinking raids.
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Kegs Left Behind After Keokuk County Party
Partygoers in Keokuk County scatter after placing stickers on purchased beer kegs leaving the vessels behind. Witnesses describe cluttered scene and stray labels as officers review the incident.
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Kerry Wins Five States in Democratic Primary Surge
John Kerry swept five states Tuesday night collecting a large delegate lead. John Edwards carried South Carolina and Wesley Clark won Oklahoma. Howard Dean failed to win a state and fell further in the contest. Joe Lieberman was shut out and exited the race.
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Kerry Seeks Sweep as States Vote in Democratic Contest
It’s a huge night as Kerry tells The Associated Press that the victories across Saturday Saturday Michigan and Washington caucuses Sunday Maine caucuses Tuesday Tennessee and Virginia primaries February 14 District of Columbia and Nevada February 17 Wisconsin February 24 Hawaii Idaho Utah Democratic caucuses and primary races proceed amid rivals denying him a total sweep.
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Iowa Supreme Court strikes down dual tax on casinos and tracks
Iowa cannot tax riverboat casinos at 20 percent and race tracks at 32 percent. The ruling orders repayment of at least 113 million dollars in back taxes plus interest to the race tracks that sued.
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Iowa Supreme Court ruling page reference
Reader directed to the Iowa Supreme Court opinion archive at the official site for the ruling dated 2004 02 03 and related materials.
Ricin mailed to White House linked to Senate threats
FBI sources say a letter with ricin was mailed to the White House in November and intercepted at an off site facility. Traces of ricin were found near Senate majority leader offices, related to an earlier October Greenville South Carolina case. A $100000 reward remains for information.
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Burial ends sailor's 500-year journey in Texas
Archaeologists recovered the remains of a 17th century French sailor from Matagorda Bay nine years ago. After long years of hardship including a wreck and exposure, the bones were buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin beside a plain plaque noting he was part of an ill fated French expedition.
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