Condition of the State under Vilsack outlines Iowa plan
Governor Vilsack delivers a 40 minute Condition of the State address proposing a $5.3 billion budget for fiscal 2007 with a $342 million general fund increase and at least $200 million from outside resources. The plan includes soldier injury benefits up to 10000 per hospitalized veteran, teacher pay boosts to national average, extended cell research at UI Carver College, and tax hikes on cigarettes and beer to fund health related plans.
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ES Moines
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
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Iowa House
Vanguard Schools Grant Initiative Promises Five Year Education Innovation Funding
A proposed Education Innovations grant program aims to fund Vanguard Schools for five years to explore new teaching methods. The project seeks funding from a surplus revenue share with uncertain total cost and mixed outlook on success.
Meskwaki leadership dispute heads to federal appeals court
A St Louis federal appeals court will hear oral arguments on a suit challenging the October 2003 Meskwaki Tribal Council election. The plaintiffs allege the Bureau of Indian Affairs interfered, while ties to lobbyist Jack Abramoff are cited as fueling the power struggle and related lobbying concerns.
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St. Louis
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Leo Dean Peters
Meskwaki Election Board
Homer Bear Jr
Jack Abramoff
Bear
Abramoff
Bear Tribal Council
Lyle Walker
Marshalltown
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Open Mind Appeal in Abortion Question by Alito
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito told senators he would approach abortion questions with an open mind if confirmed. He reaffirmed respect for Roe v. Wade precedents but declined to promise the case could not be overturned, citing adherence to precedent as not an inexorable command.
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Washington Post
Washington — Supreme Court
Samuel Alito
High Court
Alito
Alito rejects broad presidential power beyond the Constitution
Alito stated no person is above the law and that war does not justify bypassing the Constitution. He said the attorney general lacks absolute immunity from civil liability for warrantless wiretaps and did not commit to answering whether the 2001 terrorism authorization grants authority for presidential action.
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High end jobs rise as skilled labor shortage grows
In October Marie Guthrie left an executive HR post and now faces multiple fourth interviews as six figure roles return. Experts say an expanding economy and talent shortage boost hiring at top salaries, lifting outlook for job seekers this year.
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Dallas
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