China set for leadership handover at 16th Congress
In Beijing preparations for the 16th National Congress signal a new generation of leaders led by Hu Jintao. Jiang Zemin may transfer party leadership while the party promotes a Three Represents reform to include entrepreneurs, amid tightened security and calls for political change from dissidents.
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China
Communist Party
Ji Bingxuan
Great Hall of the People
Jiang Zemin
Hu Jintao
Jiang
Soldier buried at Arlington marks closure for O Hara family
The O Hara family gathers in Washington D C for an 11 a m burial at Arlington National Cemetery joining six others including a Vietnamese veteran from Lost Nation. Mike O Hara recalls delays due to red tape and Pentagon handling while his brother’s grave is finally recognized after 33 years. A spring memorial service is planned in Lost Nation.
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Linn County
Lost Nation
Clinton County
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Robert
Bush backs Cheney for 2004 as terrorism heightens campaign
President Bush defended Vice President Cheney amid terror threats and said Cheney would remain his running mate. Senate delays stall a sweeping homeland security reorganization as Democrats clash over civil service rules. A U.N. vote on Iraq policy boosts Bush’s winter campaign frame. Cheney has signaled willingness to run again if asked.
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Senate
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Congress
Homeland Security
Thomas Carper
D-Del
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Iraq
Cheney
Oval Office
Cedar Rapids weighs Arthur Collins street name under new rules
Cedar Rapids considers naming streets after national figures under a proposed ordinance. Arthur Collins founder of Collins Radio could be honored if statute allows first or last names but not both. City staff cite potential conflicts and aim to avoid duplicate spellings and local disputes.
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Pam Hinman
Airport Commission
Arthur Collins
Collins Radio
Cedar Rapids
Collins
Hinman
Collins Road
Doug Wagner
Adeline
Alma
Andrew
Ann
Barbara
Bernita
Blanche
Brett
Bridgit
Wagner
Bob Brooks
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Kingston Stadium
Veterans Memorial Window Bid Sparks Union Labor Debate
City officials defended the window installation on the Veterans Memorial project as per specifications with Garling Construction of Cedar Rapids awarded a bid of 844 460 for 360 exterior Pella windows. Union labor donations were noted but the Veterans Commission will use the lowest bid and manage taxpayer funds.
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Dwight Dohlman
Veterans Memorial Commission
Peter Welch
Leo Peiffer
Garling Construction
Cedar Rapids
Denny Garling
Garling
Carpenters Union
Hook Construction
Solon
Vesey
Hook
Veterans Commission
Welch
Veterans Memorial
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