Frist offers hope to governors on funding aid
Senate leader Bill Frist told governors he cannot promise new federal money but may back higher education and homeland security funding. He suggested possible steps on Medicare reform and urged linking drug benefits to broader changes while noting current Medicaid costs.
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Governors at four day meeting urge more homeland security funds
Michigan Governor Granholm and Utah Governor Leavitt commented on Frist's remarks as governors approved a bipartisan statement criticizing Washington for insufficient homeland security and education funding. Frist said he cannot quantify how much of the requests could be approved.
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Explosion rocks duplex injuring none and displacing family
Neighbors felt a jolt as a basement explosion tore through a Cedar Rapids duplex leaving three exterior walls damaged and the front wall standing. Palumbo and her two children escaped in sub zero weather. Red Cross aided victims and firefighters. Investigators found ignition sources such as furnace and water heater pilots.
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Delise Ayers
Dennis Shaheen
Cedar Rapids
Huston
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Robin Palumbo
Bluestem landfill talks stall amid private bids and delays
Bluestem faces delays as Linn County officials weigh a potential private landfill option. Peoria Disposal, a 75 year old family firm, bid on Bluestem Site 2 near Marion but the process stalls while Bluestem seeks a new director after Dave Hogan’s retirement. Bluestem plans for Viola site negotiations continue, with public sentiment mixed and Site 1 capacity extended to 2006 or later.
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Dave Zahn
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Linda Langston
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Iraq
Grant Wood
National Park Service
Snow Blanks Middle East Cities in Rare Storm
A rare snowstorm swept Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon, closing highways and schools and blanketing Jerusalem and Bethlehem. By Tuesday midmorning Jerusalem reported a foot of snow as residents welcomed a rare pause in conflict and enjoyed a moment of normalcy amid winter weather.
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Cooper bankruptcy reveals large unsecured note losses and property liens
Promissory notes bought by individuals from Cooper ranged from 1500 to 750000 with unsecured creditor status. Trustee Sheryl Youngblut notes several foreclosures including a Naples high rise condo and Branson condo equity valued at 1.5 million. The case moved from Minnesota to Cedar Rapids as investors seek recovery amid 25 lawsuits and bank foreclosure actions.
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