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Eminem earns two best rap awards for solo and duo collaborations with Dr Dre. University of Iowa senior basketball player Randi Peterson downplays her role to stay a team member. IRS probes slave reparation tax credits amid scam warnings. City council weighs doctors plans to protect water supply. Mommy guilt topic explored.
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Bloodless transplant for Tipton baby by Jehovah’s Witness family
A 7 month old Tipton Iowa boy received 20 percent of his grandmother’s liver in a February bloodless surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Doctors say it may become routine though no transfusions were used due to the family’s beliefs.
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Speed limit hike stalls in Iowa House debate
A bill to raise Iowa’s interstate and four lane rural highway limit from 65 to 70 mph is stalled as supporters fail to secure 51 votes in the House. Safety advocates oppose, citing potential highway deaths, while several lawmakers including Gov. Vilsack and Rep. Larson face speeding records.
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GOP lawmakers propose 40 million in- year budget cuts
Top Iowa Republicans seek a 40 million cut to block a revenue shortfall, while Governor Vilsack warns the plan risks harming vital programs and inflating ending balances. They argue the state faces a fiscal crisis as tax collections lag and the 2002 budget plan forms.
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Iowa Republicans unveil 40 million budget cuts and transfers
Legislative leaders disclose proposed fiscal 2001 reductions totaling 40,084,643 with 34,703,129 in cuts and 5,381,514 in transfers. Highlights include cuts to Regents institutions, human services, state patrol, corrections, public defender, and other agencies, plus a 4 million transfer from Enhanced Court Collections.
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Chelsea teen pleads in baby death case
Nicole Plum 17 faced Magistrate Ann Kuhter in Toledo on first degree murder charges for the death of a baby believed born Dec 12. Her $1 million bond was set after she waived a preliminary hearing in Tama County District Court. Authorities say the infant named Chelsea was found Feb 4 near Plum’s Chelsea home. autopsy cites strangling, burning and exposure.
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