Senate approves tax cut bill with dividend suspension
The Senate narrowly passed a 350 billion tax cut package, suspending all taxes on stock dividends for three years, advancing income tax reductions, and providing 20 billion in new aid to state and local governments. Vice President Cheney cast the tie breaking vote to secure preliminary approval of the core stimulus plan.
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Senate tax cut bill would phase out dividend taxes
The proposal would make 50 percent of stock dividends tax free this year then 100 percent through 2006, with the dividend tax restored in 2007. It includes $20 billion to help phase out taxes on stock dividends for individuals and $124 billion in a state aid package for Medicaid and public services. Grassley warned the plan faces a hard sell while Democrats argued the bill chiefly benefits the wealthy as part of a Bush re election push.
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Final day of University of Iowa Peace Camp ends half staff flag
The seven week old Peace Camp on the Pentacrest ends this afternoon with the flag lowered for the final time. Residents say the occupation unified student groups and prompted more dialogue about the Iraq conflict. Al Angel and David Goodner noted that while minds may not be fully changed, conversation was opened. The camp opened shortly after the U S attack on Iraq began.
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Urban Poverty Risk in Cedar Rapids Neighborhood
The Gazelte reports Cedar Rapids southeast Oak Hill area in Census Tract 27f is among 49 Iowa neighborhoods labeled high-risk for children in a study by the Child and Family Policy Center. Using 2000 Census data, six of ten risk factors flagged the area, with state officials urging focused efforts on inner-city tracts.
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Iowa City
Children at risk report highlights gaps in neighborhood data
The summary notes a report on children at risk but omits neighborhood level weaknesses. Crawford calls for more detailed analysis of local conditions and risk factors, with follow up on page 10A.
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Kirkwood student Hannah Davis named All-USA Scholar
Kirkwood Community College graduate Hannah Davis 29 from Iowa City earned USA Today recognition as one of the nations 20 All-USA Scholars. She balanced studies with family by reading textbooks aloud to her 38 year old son Ethan and will receive a commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday at the U S Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.
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Smoking Ban Repeal Eyed By Iowa City Council
Iowa City may repeal its unenforceable smoking ordinance as the City Council plans to discuss the measure next week. Mayor Ernie Lehman and council member Ross Wilburn indicate a repeal could stand until state law permits local action. Ames rejects repealing its nonenforceable smoking rule.
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Ames Council Debates Smoking Ordinance After Supreme Court Ruling
Linn County discussions stall on proposed smoking ban as Ames council member Judie Hoffman defends keeping the ordinance. Court ruling May 7 found Iowa law blocks municipal bans in certain public spaces while allowing smoking and non smoking sections.
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