Grassley uses White House leverage to shield Iowa seat
Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley argues Missouri seeks to raid Iowa or Arkansas second circuit seats. He wields power from the Finance and Judiciary panels to stall nominations. Harkin says Iowa must keep its seat and suggests reform to include senators in nominations.
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Tax policy on estate tax spurs Iowa farm donors debate
In Iowa, family farm owners oppose estate tax reform while studies predict varying effects on charitable bequests. Experts like Willard Boyd warn elimination could dry up donations. university fund raisers stress mission over tax motives. Officials suggest compromise likely, donations may offset tax changes. Contact Jim Jacobson at 319 339 3175.
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Steve Martin Hosts Oscars As Pollock and Harden Dominate
The ceremony opened with Steve Martin as host from the orbital stage, praising collaboration and courage. Marcia Gay Harden won best supporting actress for Pollock while Del Toro thanked collaborators. Harden noted Pollock’s limited theater exposure and faced stiff competition from Dench and Hudson. U 571 won sound editing and Grinch makeup honors, with Kindertransport and Big Mama taking documentary and short subjects awards.
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Oscar Winners List From the 73rd Academy Awards
The ceremony honored Gladiator with multiple wins led by Steven Soderbergh Traffic and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon with several major awards. Bob Dylan won best original song Things Have Changed for Wonder Boys. Quiero Ser won Live Action Short. Father and Daughter won Animated Short.
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Notable World Historical Events On This Day
On this day events span 1827 Beethoven death in Vienna 1875 Frost birth in San Francisco 1892 Whitman death in Camden 1911 Williams birth in Columbus 1971 East Pakistan becomes Bangladesh 1979 Camp David peace treaty signed 1982 Vietnam Veterans Memorial groundbreaking 1997 Heaven s Gate bodies found 1999 Kevorkian conviction 2000 Putin elected president.
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