Aftermath of Asian tsunami leaves thousands missing
The disaster's toll rises as Sri Lanka adds 528 to missing totals for 4,984 while Indonesia reports 101,318 dead and 10,070 missing. Sri Lankan officials note many missing only now being reported amid ongoing rescue in Phuket and Sri Lanka. Colonial Powell visits stricken areas and UN official warns final toll will be far higher.
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Thailand
Senators and Representatives Battle Over Capitol Seating
Senate seating favors back-row aisle seats with seniority determining who can move. Republicans and Democrats arrange to their sides as 25 25 split tests old norms. Leader decisions and mobility rules govern who keeps or shuffles seats and parking at the Capitol.
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Deputy Boots faces burglary charge over possession of handgun
Linn County Sheriff Deputy Boots, assigned to transport inmates, was charged with felony burglary after authorities say he was in a building with his duty handgun. He appeared in court for an initial appearance and was released. The case is being handled by the state due to a conflict, with a preliminary hearing set for January 28.
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Radon funding questioned by state health official
Radon project director Rick Welke criticizes Iowa funding decisions as Legislature cut radon program money from at least 250000 in the late 1980s to zero by the early 1990s. He notes the contrast with federal, mold, and bioterrorism funding and urges more public education and mitigation efforts.
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Iowa Department of Public Health
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Siece
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Iowa Raéon Coalition
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Jim Doolit
Radon test kits and regulation details in Iowa
The article notes Linn County Public Health selling short term radon kits for 4 or 5 dollars and long term kits for 16 to 19 dollars by mail, with ordering options and address in Cedar Rapids. It cites about 55 testing firms and 40 mitigators in Iowa and states no state mandate for radon inspections or device testing.
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Welke
Doolittle
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