Iowa lawmakers clash over timing of special session
The Gazette reports lawmakers left adjournment with disagreements over when to hold a May 10 special session called by Gov. Tom Vilsack to finish top priority bills. Vilsack urged Republicans to settle deals on the Iowa Values Fund, business regulation, and tax reforms as Democrats accuse Republicans of gridlock and political missteps.
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Geographical factors blamed for Iowa smog levels
An American Lung Association report finds Des Moines and Polk County, along with Harrison, Palo Alto, and Story counties, never hit unhealthy ozone levels from 1999 to 2001. Linn County saw three high days while Clinton and Scott counties had four each, all orange alert days indicating moderate risk.
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Ozone pollution linked to smog seasonal rise
Ozone, or smog, forms when sunlight reacts with hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides from burning fuel. Levels rise from May to October due to heat and longer days, posing breathing risks to children, the elderly, and those with asthma, per the American Lung Association.
Iowa City doctor crosses Everest crevasse in Knumbu icefall
Chuck Huss an Iowa City physician reached base camp after a week of acclimatization following a climb through Mount Everest Knumbu Icefall. A crevasse measured about 50 to 75 feet deep was navigated during the ascent.
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Bush declares end of major fighting in Iraq
President Bush, aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, announced that major combat operations in Iraq have ended. He pledged to confront any nation tied to terrorists and highlighted freeing Iraq from Saddam Hussein as a crucial victory in the war on terror.
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House bill pledges 15 billion for AIDS aid
The House passed a 15 billion five year AIDS relief bill by 375 to 41. It requires one third of prevention funds go to abstinence programs. Bush allies promote rapid aid to sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean, where millions suffer. Rep. Jim Nussle cited the emergency and personal stories from Africa.
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Verbal Judo Helps Stand Up For Yourself
A Cedar Rapids feature notes how verbal judo can empower individuals in tense exchanges. The piece cites practical tips and real world scenarios to defuse conflict and assert boundaries without escalation.
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