Clinton pushes IRS Overhaul
The Clinton administration proposes a major overhaul of IRS management to curb mismanagement and tax gaps. The plan would place IRS under tighter Treasury control, add a non tax expert as head, and create permanent modernization and private sector advisory panels. A Summers speech outline was obtained by the Washington Post.
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Iowa City historian Irving Weber dies at 96
Irving Weber longtime Iowa City historian dies at Lantern Park Care Center in Coralville at age 96. He founded the Quality Cheket Dairy Products Association and earned many civic awards. Weber was University of Iowa's first All America swimmer in 1922 and remained connected to the program into his 90s. He authored eight history books and contributed to the Iowa City Press-C Citizen.
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FBI warned agencies of China illegal campaign contributions in 1995
Sen. Orrin Hatch said the FBI informed the State Department CIA Justice Department and some Congress members in 1995 that China planned to make illegal campaign contributions to members of Congress. The report aired on CBS’s Face the Nation. Campaign spending for Iowa legislative races hit a record 4.5 million last fall.
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Wang denies seeking White House visit amid China influence claims
Chinese business executive Wang Jun says his February 1996 White House trip was arranged by Lehman Brothers and not a government lure. He maintained Clinton was busy and that he had little to discuss, while U.S. officials and lawmakers debate the fundraising probe and possible impeachment steps.
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St Patrick's Day Parade Float Featured in Cedar Rapids
Sheryl Wilwol of Swisher appears on an O Toole Time spoof float for Cedar Rapids downtown St Patrick's Day parade. Wilwol plays Wilson next door neighbor to the Tool Time host. Wilson's face remains unseen on the float. Photo and parade map are on 3B.
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NCAA wrestling returns to Cedar Falls since 1950
The NCAA wrestling tournament comes to Cedar Falls this weekend marking UNI formerly ISTC's sole 1950 team title win. Details indicate a milestone return and a look at historic success for the university.
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Death penalty revival foreseen in Iowa politics
The Iowa death penalty debate shapes as a political battleground with Republicans ruling the legislature and Democrats blaming leadership. Senate action on SF 365 is uncertain, and Branstad signals potential electoral weight if the measure fails. Corbett and Peterson clash over accountability in a partisan stalemate.
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