Bush endorses six port deal controlled by Dubai firm
President Bush defended the sale of Peninsular and Oriental to Dubai Ports World and endorsed the UAE state owned firm's takeover of major port operations in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami, and Philadelphia. He vowed to veto any Congress bill blocking the deal.
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First State–Owned Bid Wins Major Port Contract
The Department of Homeland Security announced the first port operation sale to a state owned government. President Bush condemned the deal as sending a bad signal while the administration disclosed negotiated assurances with Dubai Ports. Mandatory U S security program participation was required to curb smuggling and detect nuclear shipments across about 33 ports.
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Busy ports of call in 2004 U.S. UAE acquisition deal
U.S. ports in a 2004 acquisition with the United Arab Emirates accounted for 26 percent of all national port traffic.
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United Arab Emirates
Red-haired Anamosa teen finds daughter after 1975 adoption
An Anamosa woman recalls giving up her baby in 1975 on welfare and a difficult marriage. Now 48, Renee Walters seeks the daughter she never knew, while another story follows Angie Albers a nurse in Des Moines reflecting on her own upbringing and career.
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Archdiocese Settles Priest Abuse Claims for 5 Million
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque agrees to 5 million dollars to settle 20 sexual abuse cases against nine priests over five decades. The mediation occurred weeks before trials, and the church will publish the priests names and offer victims the chance to meet ABUSE.
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List of priests accused across Iowa religious sites 1952 1978
A compiled register shows priests accused or linked to parishes and schools in Iowa from 1952 to 1978. Names include Albert Carman Loras Academy Dubuque William Goltz St Raphael Dubuque Patrick McElliot St John Waterloo Julius Olinger St Mary New Hampton John Peters St Joseph Harpers Ferry Robert Reiss Holy Trinity Luxemburg William Roach Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids John Schmitz Sacred Heart Dubuque William Schwartz St Joseph Waterloo Columbus High School 1978.
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Columbus High School
Iowa Republicans back pay boost tied to performance
The Gazette reports Senate Republicans agree to raise teacher salaries by 30 million dollars annually for five years under a revamped pay-for-performance plan. The proposal ties raises to teacher effectiveness measured by improved student achievement as Sen. Paul McKinley emphasizes focusing on outcomes.
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