U S forces seize Fallujah hospital in dawn assault
U S troops storm into Fallujah seizing the city hospital and two Euphrates bridges in what appears to be the opening phase of an anticipated assault. An AC 130 gunship pounded the city as artillery lit the night, while the Iraqi leader declared emergency rule.
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Cedar Rapids police demo suppressor rifle for safety use
Thai Nguyen of the Cedar Rapids Police Department Special Response Team fires a suppressor equipped rifle during a range demonstration on October 27 in southwest Cedar Rapids. Some departments consider buying suppressors to reduce muzzle flash and fumes risk during meth lab raids.
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Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Police
Mark Tope
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Rick Pierce
Iowa police test suppressors to curb meth lab dangers
Eastern Iowa police test suppressors on assault rifles to protect officers and buildings from explosive meth lab fumes and to reduce gunfire noise. Officials note meth labs produce dangerous gases that can ignite, with hearing risk amplified inside structures.
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Voters want Bush to stabilize Iraq first after election
An AP poll taken after the election shows voters prioritize stabilizing Iraq as the top issue for President Bush in his second term. Voters also want deficit cutting over further tax cuts and cite terrorism and the economy as major concerns.
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Iraq
Washington
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Voters prioritize Iraq over taxes in Bush poll analysis
Poll shows 27 percent rank Iraq as top issue for Bush with terrorism 23 percent and economy 18 percent also noted. Tax cuts earn only 2 percent while voters favor balancing the budget by two to one. Bush says he earned capital in the campaign and intends to spend it.
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University of Iowa weighs human rights clause for vendors
Iowa City University of Iowa may add a human rights clause to all vendor contracts, matching its apparel licensing standards. UI officials say few peers require such terms across all suppliers, with large contracts totaling at least 261 million dollars annually including McKesson Siemens Cardinal Health Medtronic and Dell.
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Gazette
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University of Iowa
Lon Moeller
McKesson Corporation
Siemens
Cardinal Health Medical Products
Medtronic
Dell Computers
Jan Waterhouse
David Shorton
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