Iowa Troopers Move Holsters to Strong Side
Iowa State Patrol plans to switch from cross-drawing to holstering on the strong side for all troopers, placing guns on the right hip for right handed and left hip for left handed officers, to speed weapon access. A governor-set special session resumes May 29 to address tax, business regulations, and the Iowa Values Fund to boost the state economy. A lizard head found in a Santa Fe Chicken Salad at Applebee’s Coralville tested negative for salmonella. Public hearings on health issues facing Iowa’s African American community will be held Wednesday and Thursday at Jane Boyd Community House Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa counties face 18 percent drop in agricultural land values
The Iowa Association of Counties predicts an 18 percent statewide decline in agricultural land taxable values, leading to nearly 40 million dollars in revenue losses for counties. Additional declines are expected for cities, schools, and other property tax districts.
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Divided House Passes Its Tax Cut Plan
The divided House approved its version of President Bush's tax cut slashing individual and business rates to stimulate the economy. The GOP-led chamber trimmed the price tag to 550 billion over 10 years, while the Senate seeks a smaller 350 billion package with offsetting increases.
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Gazette of Cedar Rapids General Information Brief
The Gazette published in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Avenue SE 52401. Subscriptions vary by delivery method and region with contact numbers for service and changes.
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ACC Seeks Expansion Dominoes From Big East Ties
A column speculates that Miami Florida moving to the ACC could trigger a wave of realignments involving Boston College and Syracuse and potentially reach the Big Ten as dominoes fall, examining the conference reshuffle scenario.
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United States seeks U N mandate to run postwar Iraq oil revenues
The United States and allies asked the U N Security Council to approve their occupation of Iraq and authorize using oil revenue to fund rebuilding. Reports note U S forces surrounding Iran opposition camps in eastern Iraq and warning of destruction if arms are not laid down.
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Iraq timetable uncertain as postwar forces debated
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Franks said occupation could extend beyond a year and possibly years. They warned exact postwar force size and duration are not knowable while the coalition pursues UN approval to lift sanctions and place oil revenues under coalition control.
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U.S. Allies Seek UN Backing for Iraq Occupation
The United States and Britain seek UN Security Council approval for governing Iraq for at least a year with automatic 12 month renewals unless members act. Rumsfeld calls the timetable a review period not a deadline as reconstruction faces delays and partial Baghdad electricity restoration lags.
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Bush proposes Middle East free trade zone expansion
President Bush linked Arab economic progress to peace efforts and called for extending U S free trade benefits to Arab nations within a decade. He urged reforms including terrorism countermeasures and Israel boycotts removal while Powell pursues Israeli Palestinian talks and Sharon Abbas plan a May 20 White House meeting.
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Gazette promotes recycling and future commitment notes
The Gazette outlines its commitment to the future by promoting agriculture with soybean ink, printing on recycled newsprint, and encouraging readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton or other locations. The notice lists contact information and online directory access for readers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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