Independent Dole Named Senate Majority Leader
Robert Dole won the Senate majority leadership on the fourth ballot to lead Republicans who aim to keep the majority in 1986 while supporting some White House programs. Dole promises to interpret Republican interests independently, signaling a more assertive leadership style and potential clashes with the Reagan administration on deficits taxes and civil rights. Grassley praised Dole’s rural background and noted initial bipartisan cooperation with a willingness to differ from White House strategy.
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Jury backs Cedar Rapids officers in Meyer death ruling
A U S District Court jury found Cedar Rapids officers Rick Gail and Ted McLeod did not use excessive force in the Feb 10 fatal shooting of Larry Meyer. The Meyer family sues for 13 million, seeking negligence claims against the officers and city. The judge may decide whether to allow negligence charges and scheduled further action for December 10.
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Iowa groups fear impact of proposed federal tax overhaul
Iowa groups voiced concern over a Treasury plan reducing tax deductions and taxing employer paid health premiums. Realtors say removing property tax deduction would discourage home ownership while Blue Cross/Blue Shield warns of possible loss of full coverage. Unemployment benefits tax and charitable deduction changes also drew alarm from labor and civic groups.
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Homework study shows girls do more and private schools lag public
The Census Bureau reports that on average students spend 5.4 hours of homework weekly, about 1 hour 5 minutes daily. Girls homework exceeds boys, private-school students do more than twice public-school peers, and black students average slightly more than whites. The survey covered 3 to 34 year olds in education.
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Today's Chuckle Pokes Fun at Excess in Hollywood
A lighthearted note from INDEX TODAY highlights how Hollywood thrives on excess, suggesting that nothing succeeds like excess in show business. The brief humor piece ends with a wink at industry spectacle.
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