Iowa lawmakers clash with governor over bonding and tax shifts
Lawmakers oppose funding shifts in Vilsack budget proposing about 188 million in bonds and moving 37.5 million from infrastructure to general funds while repurposing 10 million in road-use funds. They warn such moves could thwart Vision Iowa and transportation needs as debates on teacher pay, DHS funding, and tax cuts unfold.
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Chavez withdraws as Bush’s labor secretary pick amid firing line
Linda Chavez withdraws as President Bush’s nominee for labor secretary. Critics cited the Marta Mercado housing dispute and alleged charity vs employment issues. Attention shifts to potential replacements, with names like James Talent and Elaine Chao discussed by transition sources. Chavez condemns politics of personal destruction and reflects on Zoe Baird affair.
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MidAmerican says high gas bills likely to continue this winter
The utility warns heating costs will stay high as winter storms kept meter readers away. About 20 percent of Cedar Rapids area homes got estimated December bills likely too low. January bills will reflect actual usage at higher rates. Some customers were guided to read their own meters and will receive corrected bills.
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Cedar Rapids
Waetke
U.S
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