Federal obstacles slow Iowa disaster aid distribution
Iowa faces procedural barriers in distributing about 257 million dollars in federal CDBG funds to disaster areas. Mike Tramontina, head of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, warns that errors could force repayment while noting faster progress than Texas in Rita recovery.
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Submarine collision hits Atlantic between British and French nukes
British and French nuclear submarines Le Triomphant and HMS Vanguard collided in the Atlantic this month during patrol. Le Triomphant suffered damage to a sonar dome and limped home, while Vanguard returned to Scotland with visible dents. No reactor or missile damage or radiation leak reported. The incident is described as the gravest involving a nuclear submarine since Kursk in 2000.
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Vermont Country Store Sparks Backlash With Intimate Solutions
After 64 years cataloging home remedies and cookware the Vermont Country Store added an Intimate Solutions section selling six speed vibrators videos gels and arousal cream The move drew about 600 letters mostly critical calling pieces pornographic and saying the offerings betray the brand and its founder would not approve
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Lawmakers hear debate on prevailing wage bill in Iowa
Business groups warn the measure could cost the state up to 30 million dollars, while labor leaders say pay standards protect middle class jobs. Opponents argue higher costs would raise property taxes and deter job creation as witnesses testify before the House Labor Committee in Des Moines.
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Culver trims salaries for Rebuild Iowa Office staff
Iowa Governor Chet Culver announced salary cuts for the Rebuild Iowa Office amid lawmakers complaint about pay levels. The intergovernmental affairs director Susan Judkins Josten earns 77000, and Ron Dardis will present a revised budget to House lawmakers reducing operating funds from 1.9 million.
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Culver signs bills expanding county funding flexibility
Gov Chet Culver signed Senate File 45 allowing counties to use other revenue to complete projects when bond funds fall short. The measure includes a retroactive provision for Buchanan County jail’s 4.55 million bond, with bids about 40 thousand over the bond cap. The package aims to level funding with cities and schools and cover shortfalls.
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Venus and Vegas finally set for March release
Jaime Pressly expresses surprise at the indie comedy Venus and Vegas finally reaching screens on March 6 after delays. She notes strong cast including Molly Sims and Donald Faison and hints at her role in DreamWorks comedy I Love You Man due March 20 with Jon Favreau and Paul Rudd.
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Hayek Weds Francois-Henri Pinault in Paris Civil Ceremony
Salma Hayek and French magnate Francois-Henri Pinault wed in a private civil ceremony at Paris City Hall on Valentine’s Day. The couple, who began dating after meeting in 2006, share daughter Valentina Paloma, born in 2007, and have had a rocky engagement but reconciled.
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Iowa officials urge fresh approach to curb underage drinking
State Patrol Col. Patrick Hoye called for a new strategy to reduce underage drinking in Iowa during a news conference at the Capitol. He noted about a quarter of Iowa traffic fatalities involve alcohol and said bipartisan lawmakers must act. Sen. Tom Hancock said a breath test refusal fine bill stalls this session amid constitutional concerns.
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Young Hollywood Attends Jill Stuart Fall Show at NY Fashion Week
Kristen Bell Amanda Bynes Michelle Trachtenberg and the Hilton sisters sat front row for Jill Stuart's flirty fall collection in New York. Bell urged keeping balance between work and love of fashion amid recession pressures.
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Notable birthdays list includes Hal Holbrook and Rene Russo
A compiled note lists today's birthdays for public figures such as Hal Holbrook and Rene Russo along with others like Bobby Lewis Mary Ann Mobley Brenda Fricker Denise Richards Jason Ritter and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Industry roles span acting singing comedy and music across multiple decades.
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