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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2009
Page
1
Imam Taha Tawil says the Mother Mosque in Cedar Rapids has reopened less than a year after flood damage. He calls the landmark stronger than ever as the community restores its historic site and resumes activities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will establish a satellite clinic near Cedar Rapids to provide closer services for local veterans, with plans to open this summer. Separately, music producer Phil Spector, aged 69, received a sentence of 19 years to life for Lana Clarkson's murder, six years after the crime.
U S officials say signs North Korea plans more long range missile launches after its latest nuclear test. Washington warns of quick U S reaction to any threat. A sixth short range missile was fired this week as U N sanctions discussions advance. Readiness at border remains calm with 28 000 U S troops in South Korea.
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack suggested Congress could speed funding for a Cedar Rapids flood defense project during a boat tour with Army Corps of Engineers officials. He noted the feasibility study and $800,000 funding gap could delay completion beyond summer 2010, with a recommendation not until February 2011 at the earliest.
Hardin Montana a town of 3400 with a 27 million jail proposes housing hundreds of Gitmo detainees. officials say fortifications guard towers and extra wire would suffice for a turnkey facility. Local business owner notes concern about sex offenders more than terrorists.
Iowa lawmakers urge state regents to restrain tuition increases for 2010-11. Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and House Speaker Pat Murphy favor deeper budget cuts at the three state universities over higher tuition, amid an $80 million potential cut. Regents President David Miles says it is too early to set 2010-11 figures given economic uncertainty.
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