Marine from Iowa City guards base near Fallujah
Brett Sobaski 19, a Marine private first class from Iowa City, was stationed at a camp outside Fallujah. His father says he keeps faith strong as he serves, while his mother Diane Buckman and the family await news. The report notes Sobaski relays guarding duties with a .50-caliber machine gun.
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Owa
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John Sobaski
Baghdad
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Ground offensive begins in Fallujah amid heavy bombardment
U S troops backed by air and artillery began a ground assault to seize insurgent strongholds in Fallujah. Two Marines died when a bulldozer toppled into the Euphrates. A military spokesman cited about 42 insurgents killed citywide before the main assault. Tanks and Humvees entered the Askari area as the fight spread to Jolan after dusk.
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1St Infantry Division
Fallujah
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Euphrates
Askari
Jolan
Negotiations continue for Englert home for Iowa City Theatre
Negotiations between the Iowa City Community Theatre and the Englert Theatre to establish a home for the troupe in the renovated venue proceed after an earlier assumed deal collapsed. Officials say the goal is to stage performances in the Englert, with timing and costs still to be decided. Executive director Eric Kerchner expresses optimism for a quick resolution. Board president Barbara Buddin comments on stakeholder concerns.
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Iowa City
Iowa City Community Theatre
Englert
Eric Kerchner
Community Theater
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Barbara Buddin
Property taxes shift under Iowa rollback plan
Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Department of Revenue approves a rollback change effective July 1 2005 that lowers the assessed portion of home value from 48.4558 to 47.9558 percent, easing residential tax but nudging commercial property taxes upward in Linn County. A $100 000 home would be taxed as if valued at $47 955 instead of $48 455, with district rates stabilizing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Revenue
Linn County
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Rand study notes $38 billion 9/11 compensation total
The Rand Institute reports victims of the September 11 attacks received over $38 billion in compensation from insurers and the federal government, a sum far exceeding prior terrorism payouts. The study critiques equity, interaction of programs, and notes some overpayments while others were left unpaid.
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NEW York
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Santa Monica
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Rand Institute For Civil Justice
Oklahoma City
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Pennsylvania
New heart drug study offers hope for African Americans
A landmark trial shows a heart failure drug for blacks substantially increases survival, lowers hospitalizations, and improves life quality. Researchers say benefits may extend to all races. Ni troMed plans FDA filing by year end.
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New Orleans
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