Vilsack plans extend university aid as cuts loom
Iowa Governor Vilsack outlines across the board $200 million cut to close the 2002 budget gap while university leaders like David Skorton pledge to help. The Revenue Estimating Conference trims 2001 growth and eyes reserves as lawmakers plan potential special sessions. Skorton warns six internal grants remain suspended, saving about $1.1 million, as officials weigh tuition and program cuts.
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Iowa State Education Association
Franken
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Iowa Officials Downplay Links to Florida Anthrax Case
Officials say Oakdale lab holds avirulent anthrax strains used only for comparison and do not pose a risk of virulent transformation. FBI and CDC probe Florida link, while ISU and state health officials note no Iowa connection and cite past Iowa cases.
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Iowa State University
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Iowa State
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Omaha
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Iowa Labs
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Bush urges Taliban to surrender bin Laden as nation braces
In a prime time briefing one month after the attacks, President Bush urged the Taliban to hand over Osama bin Laden and his leadership, while pledging to protect Americans and widen action against nations harboring terrorists. He urged Russia to persist in border talks, and called for aid to Afghanistan children as a symbol of national compassion.
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U.S
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