Government inflates Katrina cleanup costs in contractor chain
Washington Post examines how the Katrina recovery program relies on multi level contracting. The piece cites delays and inflated charges from prime contractors through subcontractors to local crews, with GAO criticizing oversight and taxpayers paying tens of millions more.
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Iowa soldiers reflect on Iraq experiences and changes
Lt. Rachel Morton and Sgt. Shane Thirtyacre recount Iraq service from June 2003 to April 2004. Morton led 62 soldiers in 2003 04 and credits the ordeal with strengthening stress handling and leadership. Thirtyacre describes delayed sleep in Kuwait and shifts toward world peace, life appreciation, and healthier living after returning home.
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Iowa Army National Guard
Tax software growth boosts e filing use in 2006
11.4 million people filed self prepared tax returns electronically in 2006 up from 9.8 million in 2005 a 16 5 percent rise TaxAct by 2nd Story Software reports 1 5 million e filings last year Price drives sales with packages from 16 for federal state and free federal only Some users prefer professional help citing simplicity while others warn programs can miss complex tax scenarios and urge caution with shortcuts
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2Nd Story Software
Cedar Rapids
Lance Dunn
Dunn
Barbara Parks Pooley
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Luke McDermott
Wa City
Parks Pooley
IRS
Amy An
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Iowa spring maker finds demand beyond autos
Iowa Springs buys tempered steel rod in large coils and processes 35 to 40 million pounds yearly for agricultural, construction machinery, appliance, and overhead door sectors. Tim Bianco notes autos are the biggest spring user globally, yet his firm sells to other industries and considers springs everywhere. The season arrives at 12:26 p.m. today.
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Security Council forms as Iraq’s civil war debate rages
The 19 member Security Council, to be led by Jalal Talabani, is created as Iraqi leaders seek a new government after December elections. Nine seats go to Shiites, four to Kurds, four to Sunni Arabs, two to secular blocs. Violence continues with eight civilians killed in Dulaiyah amid a major airborne operation against insurgents.
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