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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2005
Page
1
Iraq held its first free vote in 50 years with 14 million eligible voters. Officials warned turnout estimates would take up to 10 days to determine winners. Insurgent attacks killed 44 people including bombers, and a British transport plane crash near Baghdad reportedly killed up to 10 troops.
In the triangle of death south of Baghdad voters line up despite insurgent threats as Iraqi nationals cast ballots for a National Assembly. Marines guard polling sites while officials call it hard work of democracy, with dozens killed across the election day including a suicide attack on a bus near Baghdad.
In Baghdad and across Iraq crowds line up despite mortar attacks and sirens as autocratic rule ends. Elderly and disabled vote in wheelchairs, while security stays tight with searches and bans on pens and phones. Sunni turnout appears low with limited participation in Tikrit and Azamiyah.
The 275 member transitional National Assembly will elect a ceremonial president and two vice presidents who choose a prime minister and cabinet. The assembly will draft a permanent constitution with a national referendum in October. If approved, a December vote will establish a permanent government. if rejected, a new transitional assembly will draft another constitution.
A Bush administration message touts election success while critics question policy gains. An 8A report notes a Marine back from Iraq underwent a liver transplant, highlighting ongoing health battles amid war. The same section questions U.S. coalition authority losing track of a $9 billion fund.
Gov. Tom Vilsack will present a budget in a priority format showing funded and unfunded programs. The new system mirrors Washington state priorities, with seven focus areas and buying teams from the governor’s staff and the Iowa Department of Management evaluating programs.
Cedar Rapids Housing Services boosts rental inspection fees by 33 to 43 percent aiming to curb slow repairs by landlords. Officials say the city now charges 75 dollars for single family, 100 for a duplex, 80 for a multi dwelling, and 20 per dwelling unit with higher penalties to cover court and reinspection costs.
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