Iowa Child project faces cap as supporters lobby legislature
Cedar Rapids officials and Chamber of Commerce push state lawmakers to allow a larger Millennium Fund for the Iowa Child project. They argue the cap could hinder big initiatives and note the need for local match funding and revenue gaps compared with cities with gambling income.
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Lenders debate impact of suit on credit card market
Bankers warn a government antitrust suit could fragment the market and raise costs with more players, while officials argue it would boost competition. Experts note current dominance by Visa and MasterCard but caution exclusivity limits other entrants and slows innovations like smart cards.
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Estée Lauder Petal Power Spring Gift Set Debuts
Estée Lauder introduces Petal Power a spring gift featuring seven must have items led by Resilience Lift SPF 15 moisturizer. The offer highlights new free gifts with purchase in limited time.
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Grant and Gill wed in Williamson County ceremony
Country star Vince Gill and Amy Grant married in a Friday ceremony south of Nashville. The event drew about 100 family and friends with bagpipe players accompanying the couple.
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Knitting hobby grows among Hollywood stars
Actress Hannah says she knits on movie sets to pass time between takes and makeup sessions. The trend draws a hip crowd including Julia Roberts Hilary Swank and Julianne Moore who describe knitting as meditative and focus enhancing during filming.
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General Hospital Dominates Soap Opera Digest Awards
General Hospital captured the favorite show trophy for the third year in a row and led with five awards at the Soap Opera Digest Awards. Star Sarah Brown was named favorite actress and Maurice Benard favorite actor for their roles as Carly Quartermaine and Sonny Corinthos.
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Rick Rockwell Starts The Annulment Tour In Tempe Show
Comedian Rick Rockwell returns to the stage in Tempe Arizona for a sold out Friday show joking about life and his high profile marriage to Darva Conger in Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire. Rockwell promotes lighthearted takes on the recent annulment and publicity incident.
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