Insurance firm knew investors risked losses, says Cooper
Vern Cooper testified in bankruptcy court that his firm understood the risk as he persuaded more than 50 clients to invest in ventures that failed during the downturn. His testimony could aid clients pursuing action against Pioneer Mutual Insurance of Fargo, N D. De tails, 1B Brad Segal, 44, and his dog Tonka shovel snow in Denver as a blizzard drops 5 foot drifts and halts state governments. One fatal accident reported in Wyoming. A good storm lasts a day.
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Abbas Accepts Palestinian Prime Minister Post
Pragmatist Mahmoud Abbas known as Abu Mazen accepted the Palestinian prime minister post after parliament approved creation of the role. He can form a cabinet and supervise ministers, but faces Arafat’s reluctance to share power and limited grassroots support. He will need goodwill from Ariel Sharon.
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Cyclones rally past Wichita State to face Iowa Friday
Iowa State beat Wichita State 76-65 at Hilton Coliseum to set up a Friday night rematch with the Iowa Hawkeyes in the National Invitation Tournament. The open Round game saw a halftime deficit overcome by the Cyclones in Ames.
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Food supply at risk as terrorists target processing plants
Congressional auditors warn U S food supply is vulnerable to terrorist attacks due to gaps in processing plant security. Agriculture Department urges higher security from food companies retailers and farmers and FDA issues new guidelines including background checks purse bans and worker tampering training.
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Gazette Online front page ticker highlights Iraq updates
Gazette Online announces a continuous front page ticker delivering the latest Iraq news around the clock. The service promises 24/7 detail driven coverage via Gazette Online.
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Corrections Correct Cedar Rapids Clerk Misidentification
The Cedar Rapids city clerk is Ann Olinger and Diane Weimer was misidentified as the cry clerk in the Wednesday Story. The Gazette will publish corrections or clarifications in the space and welcomes comments on accuracy and completeness. Call numbers provided for contact.
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Contact Us and Circulation Information From Serbsd News
The readable text lists contact lines and circulation numbers for Serbsd News and related departments. It notes area codes 33 and provides phone-like strings and names such as Cesar Paods and Cesar Sms with associated numbers.
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Bush announces US led action in Iraq campaign
President declares beginning of military operations to disarm Iraq and free its people with coalition partners aiding from bases and logistics. He vows to spare civilians, explain aims, and press a broad campaign until Saddam Hussein threat is removed.
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Bush's future tied to war says local experts
Iowa City analysts weigh high stakes of the Iraq war for President Bush and his administration. Gary Segura warns policy aftermath and public cost. David Schoenbaum calls U.S. diplomacy now uncharted and divisive. Reza Asian draws parallels to Sept 11 in global polarization.
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Bush lays out legal basis for Iraq war to Congress
President Bush told Congress the war in Iraq was legal under the congressional resolution and U.N. measures. A White House letter and eight page document itemized aims to compel Iraq to comply with U.N. resolutions and disarm its government. The administration cited the Constitution and multiple resolutions including 1441 as justification.
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