Iowa names circling Clinton administration posts
Washington reports discuss Ruth Harkin and Rep. Dave Nagle as potential candidates for key Clinton era positions. Ruth Harkin may become secretary of agriculture while Nagle is floated for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair, with commentary on spouses in cabinet appointments and past confirmations.
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Cedar Falls
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Phil Gramm
Texas
Senate
Bob Kerrey
D-Neb
Ohio Eyes Regional Low Level Waste Dump Amid Questions
A six state Midwest group tentatively backs Ohio as a regional low level radioactive waste dump site amid doubts over Ohio's commitment. The commission approved 97 400 dollars for an Ohio public hearings program and a siting plan.
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York
Washington
Nevada
Midwest
Barnwell
S.C
Gregg Larson
Midwest Interstate
Refunds scheduled for Iowans from 900-number scam
About 300 Iowa residents who called a 900 number to seek unclaimed New York property will see refunds on their phone bills. Attorney General Bonnie Campbell said Clarke Winston Hayes sent deceptive letters, charging $9.90 per call, and a consent judgment in Polk County District Court ordered automatic credits within months.
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Des Moines
New York
Bonnie Campbell
Campbell
Clarke, Winston & Hayes
New York State
No court clerk cutbacks foreseen in 6th District
The 6th Judicial District expects no near term changes in clerk hours across six counties. The Iowa Supreme Court ordered Friday closures in Polk and reduced hours in Pottawattamie Scott and Story due to backlog and budget pressures. District judges emphasized maintaining current records and workload.
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Iowa
6Th Judicial District
August Hansell
Iowa Supreme Court
Polk County
Pottawattamie
Scott
Story
Hansell
Scott County
TV preachers beg less on air than image suggests says study
A Des Moines analysis finds religious broadcasters spend about 22 percent of air time on fundraising and promotion. Researchers note most ministers devote under 10 percent to asking for money, with exceptions like Larry Jones and Robert Tilton. Viewers overestimate begging due to occasional direct appeals.
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Grand View College
Winzenburg
Larry Jones
Robert Tilton
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