Salvadorans in U S head home to aid quake recovery
Salvadorans living in the United States flew home to help bury the dead and rebuild after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that killed at least 683 people in El Salvador and neighboring Guatemala. Rescue efforts waned as roads remained blocked and 45,000 evacuated residents awaited aid and shelter.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
United States
Guatemala
Las Colinas
Juan Carlos Zelaya
San Augustin
Iraq emerges as wild card in OPEC price battle
OPEC members accept a 5 percent output cut led by Saudi Arabia and allies, excluding Iraq. Iraq remains able to disrupt supply, having slashed exports amid a UN export dispute, and could influence prices for oil buyers if it resumes or withholds shipments in February.
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OPEC
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
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Leum
United Nations
Study: Seniors slack off despite smart students
Washington AP report says many high school seniors shirk work in their final year. Education Department panel led by Richard Riley and Rod Paige notes boredom and neglect affect students from early college entrants to those at risk of dropping out, offering few remedies in the first report.
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Education Department
Education
Richard Riley
Riley
Rod Paige
Iowa Senate Democrats push energy aid plan and hearings
Senate Democrats back Gov Vilsacks proposal to fund low income energy assistance at 20 million yearly for two years by extending a 1.94 monthly surcharge on IOU customers. Gronstal notes support for a GOP tax suspend plan but calls it minor relief. He intends 33 town meetings statewide to gather input before a broader energy initiative.
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Democrats
Tom Vilsack
Gronstal
Iowa City Alcohol Ordinances Draw Regional Attention
UI students may travel to surrounding towns for alcohol while towns respond with enforcement. North Liberty and West Branch plan stricter measures to curb underage drinking as Coralville notes limited nightlife. Iowa City prepares public discussion for the Feb 6 meeting on new alcohol ordinances.
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Lehman
Iowa City
Warkentin
North Liberty
West Branch
Dan Knight
Bedford
Iowa House approves dove hunting bill HF 43
The Iowa House passed HF 43 to grant the Natural Resources Commission power to set a migratory birds season and bag limit including doves. Supporters like Rep. Dan Boddicker touted hunting opportunities and dove feasts, while opponents urged caution over adding another bird to the hunting list. The measure, now headed to the Senate, sparked broad constituent reaction and debate on season issuance.
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Dan Boddicker
Boddicker
Mascher
Iowa Natural Resources Commission
Tom Vilsack
Natural Resources Commission
Penford Partners with Cargill in New Joint Venture
Penford Products forms a joint venture with Cargill and acquires Starch Australasia for about 58 million dollars in cash. The deal expands Penford’s global reach and R D capabilities to develop starch based products in Australia and New Zealand while strengthening presence in the southeastern United States. Keeley will lead the venture and cites enhanced long term viability and product innovation as key goals.
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Keeley
Penford
Starch Australasia Ltd
Australia
Starch Australasia
New Zealand
Cook
Cargill
Memphis
United States
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