Meese says ethics focus grows during confirmation hearing
Attorney General nominee Edwin Meese told the Senate Judiciary Committee he has a higher sensitivity to ethical questions and will avoid appearances of impropriety as he faces scrutiny over ethics findings. Senator Metzenbaum questioned Meese’s ethics, while Thurmond led hopes for a Thursday vote and further testimony from David Martin and ethics staff.
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Ohio
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R-S.c
David Martin
Office of Government Ethics
F. Gary Davis
Nancy Feathers
Martin
Family sues over death of James W. Collins in Linn County Jail
The Collins family sues Linn Deputy Sheriff Scott Williams and ex sheriff Donald Sawyer plus other defendants in Cedar Rapids federal court alleging intentional injuries leading to James W. Collins death after an Oct incident. Williams faces involuntary manslaughter charge, trial set for April 15.
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Linn
Scott Williams
Donald Sawyer
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Linn County
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Williams
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Cedar Rapids
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Jo Etta
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Iowa economic index slips as calls rise for budget cuts
Iowa's December economic indicators show a broad slowdown with unemployment claims up 12.1 percent and declines in industrial production, new corporate filings, and sales tax receipts. House Speaker Don Avenson urges about 20 million in cuts to avert deeper agency terminations while officials forecast a 19.3 million shortfall if spending remains unchanged.
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Terry Branstad
Hospitals show wide Iowa variation in surgeries across 15 cities
A study by the Iowa Hospital Association finds big gaps in hospital use across Iowa, with Dubuque and Maquoketa residents 14 times more likely to have tonsillectomies than those in Rock Rapids area. Overall admissions and patient days fell 10 percent plus from 1980 to 1983, saving hundreds of millions in bills.
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Maquoketa
Rock Rapids
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Akron
Iowa
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Dartmouth Medical School
Hanover
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Airline merger could speed Cedar Rapids to Chicago jet service
The Mississippi Valley Airlines Air Wisconsin merger will move up jet service between Cedar Rapids and Chicago by at least 30 days. MVA said it is purchasing jets to increase service to Cedar Rapids and Chicago by early summer, with the merger announced Tuesday.
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Air Wisconsin to buy MVA in $10 million stock deal
Air Wisconsin plans to acquire Mississippi Valley Aircraft in a stock swap valued at about $10 million. If approved by both boards and stockholders, the merger would create Air Wisconsin Airlines within 60 to 90 days. The deal could boost Cedar Rapids jet service with at least four daily flights and larger aircraft.
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Today’s Chuckle Fame and Reputation Paradox
A light quip notes that those chasing fame often gain a lasting reputation instead. The humor pivots on the irony of public attention and personal image.
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