Senate Defies Bush with Iraq Troop Withdrawal Plan
The Senate, controlled by Democrats, approved a measure calling for U.S. combat troop withdrawal from Iraq within a year. The 51 to 47 vote was mostly along party lines and unlikely to overcome a presidential veto, as Sen. Chuck Grassley opposed the plan while Sen. Tom Harkin supported it.
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War funding bill clash as leaders seek reconciliation
House and Senate leaders work to reconcile their versions of a war funding bill. President Bush has threatened veto of any bill with strings attached. Both bills propose more than $90 billion for the military to sustain operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Page 6A.
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Utility shutoffs loom as moratorium ends
In Marion the end of the state winter moratorium raises risk of disconnections next week for delinquent utility accounts. Jody Bednarowicz, whose furnace is off, is among many with past due balances, including about 800 dollars in gas arrears. The Iowa Bureau of Energy Assistance cites 205435 past-due accounts as the mechanism ends Sunday.
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Residents Demand Action on Dilapidated Cedar Rapids Homes
Cedar Rapids neighbors vent frustration as city unveils Enhance Our Neighborhoods plan to clean up aging areas. Tom Appleby complains the vacant fire-damaged house at 1213 N St SW remains open with holes and raccoons, while owners cannot be located.
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Call government trouble to Gazette staff writer Rick Smith at 319 398 8312 or 14800 397 8212. Email gazette communications dot com for outreach and assistance.
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Shorter board games cater to busy families
Providence AP reports Michelle Hastings admits cheating to finish Candy Land with her 5 year old. Hasbro releases a streamlined Life using a Visa card and LifePod to speed play as parents seek shorter games. Pawtucket based GAMES column continues on page 6A.
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