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Vilsack proposes $5.02 billion budget with $42 million education push
Governor Tom Vilsack unveils a $5.02 billion spending plan for fiscal 2002 featuring a $42 million down payment to transition Iowa schools to a performance based pay system. He urges lawmakers to start the reform this year and continues emphasis on education amid Republican support and calls to shift outside revenue into the general fund.
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Mole contestant from Iowa keeps mystery in ABC show
Cedar Rapids woman Wendi Wendt Falb is one of ten contestants on The Mole, a nine week reality series on ABC. She signed a 10 million press silence contract and aims to win 1 million dollars. She describes herself as a visual display artist and plans college completion and a new SUV if victorious.
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Cedar Rapids
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MidAmerican Gas bills to stay high in Cedar Rapids area
Retiree Don Peiffer noted his December natural gas bill reached a record high while MidAmerican Energy officials warned prices will stay elevated for 18 to 24 months. They urged budget billing and energy efficiency, and said many December bills were already double the previous year.
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Kevin Waetke
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Chavez withdraws as Bush labor pick amid illegal immigrant claim
Linda Chavez, President-elect Bush’s nominee for labor secretary, withdraws after revelations she housed an illegal immigrant. Bush officials say supporters were blindsided by the unfolding disclosures and Chavez cites unfair treatment.
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