Cable dispute risks loss of CBS affiliates for Mediacom
Mediacom may drop 22 Sinclair network affiliates including CBS stations if a binding arbitration agreement cannot be reached before a Friday midnight deadline. Sinclair general counsel Barry Faber called the mediation request unusual while Mediacom spokesman Phyllis Peters commented on the stalemate amid high interest in CBS sports and prime time programming.
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Mediacom Maps Channel Changes in Cedar Rapids Market
Mediacom will temporarily replace KGAN TV with ESPN news in the early hours and later add Starz Family and Discovery Kids from its digital tier. FCC blocks WHBF TV from Cedar Rapids, while Iowa City area will see WHBF TV on Channel 2 temporarily and Channel 19 permanently. The plan covers North Liberty Kalona Williamsburg Wellman Tiffin Riverside Lone Tree Oxford and nearby communities.
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How to install off-air antenna for KGAN-TV
A Mediacom video clip explains step by step how to install a set-top antenna so most subscribers can view KGAN-TV off the air while keeping their cable hookup. Additional buying and hookup instructions are at GazetteOnline.com or www.ab video.html.
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Endangered status eyed as Iowa eagle shootings rise
Benton County tally marks fourth gunshot eagle brought to Macbride Raptor Project clinic since November. Director Jodeane Cancilla reports seven admitted, five died, one has chance to recover. lead poisoning and non shooting injury present. Eastern Iowa sees higher gunshot eagle incidents than western Iowa.
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Congress Rules Tighten to Pay as You Go
House backed a pay as you go rule requiring deficits to finance new tax cuts or benefit increases. The 280 152 vote targets earmarks by naming lawmakers who requested them and aims to curb abuses seen in the Cunningham case. The rule tightens prior earmark practices and mirrors Senate changes.
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Pay as you go debate draws Iowa lawmakers
Democratic Bruce Braley Dave Loebsack and Leonard Boswell join Tom Latham and Steve King in a political clash over funding Iraq operations. Republicans urge Bush to back escalation, highlighting party divide ahead of 3A coverage.
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Culver transition team pushes smooth power shift
Bonnie Campbell said she was overwhelmed by policy and job talks with Gov elect Culver after being named to chair the transition. Charlie Krogmeier, transition director, described capacity building to form a new government, budget, and inaugural plans in cramped basement quarters.
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