English-only bill may wait as Legislature focuses on other issues
Iowa legislators say an English as official language measure is worth considering but not a priority next session. Speaker Ron Corbett notes education and agriculture concerns ahead, while counties like Allamakee and Clayton push for it. Debate centers on costs and constitutional questions about rational government purposes.
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Iowa Senate
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Allamakee
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Fur ban may bring price crash
EU set for December 5 fur ban on animals trapped by leg hold traps. Traders rush to buy raccoon pelts now to beat the ban. Details on Outdoor, 5C. Cat killing case goes to jury. prosecution calls it mayhem, defense calls it circus. Details, 1B. The right tools do the job for the holidays. Details in Accent, 8B. Coach Dick Wilson compares watching his son and daughter coach swimming to looking in a mirror. Details, 1C.
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U S warns Iraq over inspections and sanctions
The Clinton administration warned Iraq it may face military action or economic sanctions if it continues to bar U N inspections of weapons facilities. Defense Secretary Cohen said sufficient warnings have been given as U S officials consider options beyond sanctions while awaiting U N reports.
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Persian Gulf
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United States
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Device for prostate surgery may help reduce impotence
UroMed's CoverMap advances nerve sparing in prostate cancer operations by emitting alerts as the scalpel nears nerves. FDA and medical group caution data are limited, with only 14 of 92 treated patients completing a year in the study. The device aids nerve identification but does not replace surgeon skill.
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UroMed Corp
Dan Watson
Charlotte, N.C
Harvard University
Food and Drug Admin
UroMed
FDA
Dan Schultz
Luther College links ICN and SAT TV for da Vinci seminar
Luther College Iowa Public Television and the ICN connect via satellite to Oxford University in England for a pioneer intercontinental lecture. Eleven art history students will present Kemp's ideas on Leonardo da Vinci with live comments from the Oxford scholar.
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Martin Kemp
Seattle
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Luther Icn
Oxford
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Iowa seeks funds for weights and measures inspections
Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran urged Gov. Branstad to include 235112 dollars in the 1999 budget to hire four weights and measures inspectors. The team would inspect retail stores and packaging facilities to curb underweight products amid federal spot checks showing ketchup and milk shortfalls.
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