Voter registration bill vetoed by President Bush
Bush vetoed a bill requiring states to register voters with driver license or benefit applications, calling the measure costly and constitutionally questionable. Police break up drug ring in Southern California. FBI and local officers arrested six leaders, seized seven homes, a Laundromat, 13000 in cash, five gallons of PCP and vehicles including a Mercedes and Porsche. More than 100 marijuana plants found at a residence. asset seizures under way.
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Air Force launches Atlas rocket to relay secure military conversations
After delays, the Air Force launched an unmanned Atlas rocket from Cape Canaveral at 5 54 p m carrying a Defense Satellite Communications System satellite into a 22300 mile high orbit. The mission followed seven aborts since June 20 due to storms a faulty navigation unit and a pad power outage.
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Pentagon probes alleged Chinese tests on captured Americans
DoD collected evidence that dozens of U S servicemen disappeared in the Korean War were captured and sent to a Harbin China facility where they allegedly faced psychological and medical experiments and possibly germ warfare tests before dying in captivity. The CIA and NSC were asked to investigate. China denied the facility's existence. Some POWs may have been executed after deals. The report stirs POW missing war debate as Bush faces declassification pressure from Senate urging disclosure.
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House approves long term urban aid package after riots
The House passed a 17 billion urban aid measure 356 to 55 to extend nine tax breaks and aid redevelopment. It creates enterprise zones and targets the real estate sector with incentives while dropping Rep. Dave Nagle’s highway funding acceleration plan amid post riot debate in Los Angeles.
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Congress OKs extended unemployment benefits amid rising jobless rate
Congress approved a compromise to extend unemployment benefits for up to 26 more weeks for those near the end of standard aid, and to ease access for future recessions. President Bush said he would sign the measure as the May jobless rate hit 7.8 percent. The plan targets about 1.5 million people, with payments averaging 170 dollars weekly, and completes the third extension since the recession began.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink
The Gazette highlights environmental farming support by printing with soybean ink and recycling programs. It lists drop-off boxes at City Carton on Sixth St SW, econofoods on 51st St NE, and Hy-Vee on Highway 151 East in Marion for newspaper recycling.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Contact and Helpline Information
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists a mailing address P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and two helplines including Superion Service at 319 398 8333 and 1 800 397 8333. General number available 319 398.
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