Smith seeks chairmanship of powerful House panel
Representative Neal Smith of Iowa says he has commitments from more than half the Democrats to become the next chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He faces David Obey of Wisconsin as an early contender while Rep. William Natcher remains seriously ill. A secret ballot is planned by the steering committee to decide interim leadership.
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Washington
Neal Smith
Iowa
House Appropriations Committee
Smith
House
William Natcher
Dky
Jamie Whitten
David Obey
D-Wis
Obey
Oil money fuels anti EPA ethanol opposition in Senate
Washington analysis shows oil industry PACs gave over 1.5 million to 45 of 47 senators who urged EPA to drop ethanol fuel rules. Refining industry PACs totaled more than 8.6 million to House and Senate members between 1989 and 1993, withsigners averaging 30 055 from refiners versus 1310 from ADM. Grassley and Harkin received 15000 and 1000 from refiners respectively.
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Refining Industry Pacs
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Retire this relic of unenlightenment
Deborah Mathis denounces Huland Humphries a longtime Randolph County High principal for racist comments and threats to cancel the prom amid interracial concerns. The column notes his suspension with pay pending probe and calls for accountability citing past Education Department scrutiny and ongoing influence on students.
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Huland Humphries
Wedowee
Ala
America
Alabama
Humphries
Randolph County Board of Education
Bowen
Buddy
Randolph County
ReVonda Bowen
Mommy
Corrections Clarify Fire Starters At Mid-Prairie High
The Gazette corrects facts from Thursday editions stating Jerry Holtmyer did not start a high school fire at Mid-Prairie. Welding sparks during vehicle work caused the blaze, with Joel Huber present but not responsible. Also corrected: Tommy L Ray was arrested for drunken driving unrelated to the fire.
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Mid-Prairie High School
Jerry Holtmyer
Joel Huber
Tommy L. Ray
Wilson Ave. Dr
Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Statement of Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines its commitment to sustainability with soybean ink and recycled newsprint, invites readers to recycle in City Carton boxes, and lists mailing addresses and subscription rates for various delivery options. It notes USPS registration, founding in 1883, and AP republication rights.
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