N plant fined as Kentucky Derby kicks off at Churchill Downs
The 109th Kentucky Derby runs today at Churchill Downs in Louisville with an unusual 3-year-old field. The NRC fines New Jersey utility a record 850000 for a reactor failing to shut down automatically on unsafe signals.
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Iowa House approves measure on prison overcrowding triggers
The Iowa House passed a measure 94 to 0 sending it to the Senate and potential reforms before any overcrowding emergency. The recap notes Cedar Rapids push for protective insurance for city employees facing punitive damages and Branstad awaiting action.
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Israel Cabinet Approves Lebanon Withdrawal Plan
Israel's 17 to 2 Cabinet vote backs the Shultz mediated withdrawal accord with Lebanon while rejecting a plan to place militia commander Saad Haddad in a non combat role. Fighting in Beirut intensifies as U S pressure and regional diplomacy unfold.
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No new liquor tax to fund alcohol abuse programs
Iowa House rejects a 2 percent liquor tax and a 1 dollar per barrel beer tax to boost substance abuse funding. Instead a no tax plan passes with a pledge to shift military tax credit funds to such programs next year, drawing criticism as empty and ineffective.
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Iowa Senate approves cigarette price markup change
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 26-22 allowing wholesalers and retailers to include the 18 cent per pack cigarette tax in their price markup. The change could raise wholesale and retail revenues by about 2.72 million and 5.04 million respectively, with the measure moving to the House. Senator James Gallagher filed a motion to reconsider.
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Michael Shuttleworth Charged After Assault in Seattle City
Michael Shuttle worth was charged Wednesday with assaulting Diana Shuttle worth at 1209 Second Ave SE. The Gazette corrected the assault location from Friday’s report.
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