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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2002
Page
5
Gov. Tom Vilsack says Iowa's post 9 11 security upgrades are progressing, with years more work ahead to counter bioterrorism. He notes a $12.8 million federal grant to boost public health labs training for responders and hospitals, and urges coordinated action among state, local and private leaders.
Iowa continues a broad security push with over 2,200 National Guard members aiding domestic and overseas missions. About 800 guardsmen are active in airport security, patrols, helicopter support for Enduring Freedom, and safeguarding Iowa assets. A $12.8 million federal grant funds hospital and public health readiness for bioterrorism. The Emergency Management Division inventories attack sites and rates facility security while preliminary data show 90 percent of critical assets are not state owned.
The Iowa Senate Human Resources Committee moved House File 2264 to the debate calendar by a 7-5 vote. The measure would require physicians to inform patients seeking abortion about options such as adoption or delivery, fetal development details, and the father's financial obligations before the procedure, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor.
The Iowa House passed a symbolic measure 72 to 19 allowing school boards or teachers to establish a moment of silence at the start of the day. The bill aims to provide reassurance and clarity that non coercive reflection time is appropriate, with added emphasis on displaying American made flags in classrooms. The measure now heads to the Senate. The same session also approved tougher anti terrorism legislation, classifying terrorism as a felony with severe penalties.
About 200 independent Iowa farmers rallied against Senate File 2309 which would bar packer links to feed lots and threaten Prestage-Stoecker contracts. Critics say the bill could push hundreds of contract growers out of business while lawmakers call for measured reform and local control to address health and pollution concerns.
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack urged lawmakers and university scientists to find an accommodation on a bill banning human cloning while allowing certain therapeutic research to continue. He commented on Senate File 2118 ahead of House committee action and noted ongoing review by US officials amid budget pressures this session.
Capitol reporters Rod Boshart and James Q. Lynch provide phone numbers and emails for the Des Moines and Iowa City bureaus. The note lists office addresses at 319 E Fifth St Des Moines and related contact lines for press inquiries.
The Iowa Senate passed legislation authorizing the court to redraw judicial districts with legislative and governor approval. Senate File 2267 clears in a 47 to 1 vote, requiring a plan in 2002 and every 10 years after, aimed at efficient court service delivery. Only Sen. Tom Fiegen opposed.
Security upgrades at potential terrorist targets in the state were outlined by Gov. Tom Vilsack on the six month anniversary of the attacks. Lawmakers consider limiting local labor agreement overturns and expanding mental health coverage with parity questions.
Daily updates of legislative action during the Iowa General Assembly session provide real time pointers to votes bills and committee moves. The Gazette Online and official Iowa Legislature pages offer current statements and summaries for lawmakers and observers.
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