Vandalism at UI Labs Ties to ALF Attack Claims
The University of Iowa faced a break in Spence and Seashore Labs with 40 damaged computers and chemicals dumped, injuring mice and rats moved to new homes. The Animal Liberation Front claimed responsibility in an email to local outlets. Investigators review the tape, while officials condemn the act and restore Seashore Hall operations.
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Iowa Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Citizens For Animal Rights of
Iowa
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Vilsack tops Iowa focus as McAuliffe bows out of DNC chair
Iowa Governor Vilsack declines bid for DNC chair citing workload and will lead efforts on 2005 education and child services. Gordon Fischer notes he emerged as a front runner to rebuild the party after losses. Vilsack plans ongoing influence as governor amid a 25 25 Senate and 51 49 House split. Speaker Rants supports staying out of the chair race.
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Thanksgiving travel forecast to hit record level in 2000s
Travel experts project Thanksgiving traffic will top 37.2 million, the first since 2000 to exceed the 36.8 million mark. FAA officials warn crowded airports with over 51 000 daily flights, while Amtrak anticipates 80 percent higher ridership the day before the holiday.
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TSA Web site lists estimated wait times at all airports
TSA has created a wait time site for every airport to help travelers plan. The piece notes crowded trains, bus service by Jefferson Lines expanding routes in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota, and higher driving costs with gas up over 30 percent to about $1.97 a gallon while air travel stays affordable despite high fuel bills.
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Minneapolis
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Iowa
South Dakota
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