Rumsfeld approves temporary Army growth beyond limit
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld authorized a temporary increase of 30 000 Army troops beyond the 482 000 ceiling to support restructuring and deployable brigades. Gen Schoomaker outlined funding from the $87 billion Iraq Afghanistan emergency package, a move not requiring new acts.
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U S plans new offensive in Afghanistan report
Former weapons inspector calls for an independent inquiry into U S intelligence failures. Blair cleared in cover up probe. TM Iowa guardsmen welcomed home as part of midwest coverage.
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County officials' pay hikes vary across Eastern Iowa
The Gazette notes that recommended raises for six elected offices in each county vary from zero to 10 percent. Cedar County leads with a 10 percent raise. other counties see smaller or no increases as county boards set pay scales based on seven-member compensation boards' recommendations.
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Linn County Compensation Board Meets To Set Budgets
The Linn County Compensation Board meets at 4 30 p m in the boardroom of the Administrative Building at 930 First St SW to review tighter budgets due to state reimbursement cuts and decide whether to accept or lower the board's recommendation but not raise it.
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Recommendation raises for Eastern Iowa officials ranked
The Gazette surveys 17 Eastern Iowa counties and finds suggested pay raises from zero to 10 percent. Linn County, second by population and salary level, hosts the last prior board meeting today as Polk leads in pay. Potential changes across counties are outlined on page 8A.
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Iowa phone competition slow to grow in rural areas
An Iowa Utilities Board report finds little or no competitive choice in most rural and small town exchanges, while urban customers may have multiple options. The July survey of 280 eligible companies shows competition is in its infancy, with Qwest, Iowa Telecom, and Frontier dominating as incumbents and CLECs like McLeodUSA and Digital Telecommunications expanding in various communities.
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Telemarketer ID Addressed on Caller ID Rules
FTC rules require telemarketers to identify themselves on Caller ID starting today. The display must show the company name and a contact number for opt out. The change ties to the do not call registry allowing consumers to block unwanted calls.
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Do Not Call Registry Reaches 56.3 Million Numbers
The registry effective since October contains 56.3 million phone numbers and firms calling numbers on the list face up to 11000 in fines per violation. The government says about 80 percent of telemarketing is blocked, with exemptions for charities pollsters political campaigns and firms that recently did business with someone on the list.
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Reinventing Government fund applications eyed for 975000
Innovators seek Local Government Innovation Fund grants to finance IDEAS and public service access in Linn and Johnson counties. A state committee will review 70 applications for 975000 available when it meets February 6, with Johnson County Auditor Tom Stockett proposing IDEAS.
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Iowa proposes grants for county projects and services
The plan includes a $100000 grant for Marion and Linn County to build a state of the art countywide Web based GIS site. A $44000 grant funds a Linn County taxi project offering 24 hour transportation for wheelchair users and others with access problems. A $7400 grant assists Johnson County townships and small cities in upgrading accounting budgeting and financial reporting. A $52000 grant helps people access cemetery locations and burial records at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office. An $754000 grant expands Johnson County medical examiner work with University Hospitals to modernize the program. An $80480 allocation supports Tama County Employment Options for disabled adults in Tama and participating counties.
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