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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2003
Page
1
Chief U S weapons inspector David Kay told Congress there is no discovered mass weapons in Iraq and only limited evidence of secret programs. He cited possible small scale biological work and efforts to extend ballistic missile ranges, with little sign of chemical or nuclear programs.
The article notes a general warning that Iraqi resistance is becoming more deadly. Critics say findings do not confirm Bush Bush administration claims of widespread advanced weapons programs. Rumsfeld cautions about flawed intelligence while McClellan cites the interim report proving Saddam Hussein’s regime violated UN resolution 1441.
BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS: A vial with botulinum was found in a bio scientist's home. CHEMICAL WEAPONS: Iraq had no large ongoing centralized program after 1991. old chemical weapons possibly retained but none found. NUCLEAR WEAPONS: No evidence of post 1998 steps to build nuclear weapons or fissile material. MISSILES: Evidence suggests Iraq aimed to improve delivery systems.
The House voted 281 to 142 to ban a abortion procedure seen as partial birth abortion after an eight year push by Republicans. President Bush urged swift Senate passage so he can sign the law, while abortion rights groups warn the measure is unconstitutional.
Former Meskwaki employees gathered outside Tama Civic Center as a bid to reopen the Meskwaki casino failed. The Tama casino remains closed since May 23 but workers may receive pay and benefits starting October 1 if promised by tribal leader Alex Walker Jr. Few understand the implications.
University of Iowa researchers study how wastewater from sewage treatment plants contaminates the Upper Mississippi. In Pool 16 between Davenport and Muscatine, 26 miles of river show how threatened mollusks respond to barge traffic boat use and agricultural runoff over time, highlighting conservation areas.
Emma leads girls names in Iowa for 2002 beating Madison and Olivia. Jacob remains the top boys name for 11 straight years, followed by Ethan Tyler and Austin. The report from the Iowa Department of Public Health notes nine of the top ten girls names stayed the same as 2001. Local parent Krissy Roby comments on Jakob’s popularity.
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