Clinton seeks international plan to curb global warming
In Bonn Clinton backs a broad US plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by major industrialized nations. He aims for a $5 billion program to convert coal plants to natural gas and boost energy efficiency with renewables. Environmentalists voice guarded support while industry may resist. The plan will shape talks in Bonn and Kyoto, with EU targets of 15 percent and Japan's 5 percent cuts.
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Clinton to push 5B package for clean tech and CO2 cuts
Four sources including a senior administration official report President Clinton will call for a domestic package of tax incentives totaling up to 5 billion over five years to spur renewable energy and energy efficiency. He also favors an international phased plan starting 2008 to stabilize then cut greenhouse gases by about 5 percent by 2017 and a regional pollution trading system among the United States Europe and Japan to lower costs.
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White House backs revised bill to overhaul IRS
The Clinton administration endorsed a revised Republican IRS reform bill shifting proof burdens to the IRS in court cases. Treasury Secretary Rubin said the measure addresses administration concerns, preserves presidential control over the IRS commissioner, and expands taxpayer rights with 28 provisions including electronic filing incentives and low income tax clinic grants.
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GOP chief urges civil tone in Iowa governor race
Iowa GOP Chair Steve Grubbs urged candidates to keep the gubernatorial contest civil amid rising negativity. The call came as ethics complaints against Secretary of State Paul Pate sparked a fresh clash with Jim Lightfoot, with Pate accusing Lightfoot of a smear campaign and alleged staff misuses of state resources.
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Reiners to Start at QB for Saturday Indiana Game
Randy Reiners will replace injured Matt Sherman as quarterback for Saturday’s matchup with Indiana. The substitution comes as the team seeks stability at the position and to maintain offensive momentum against the Hoosiers.
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Former Cedar Rapids HR director faces indecent exposure charge
Hurley Bassett Jr., ex Cedar Rapids human resources chief, appeared Tuesday in Linn County District Court on charges of indecent exposure. The brief court appearance follows prior coverage in Accent and Details sections referencing the case.
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Florida Marlins Take 2-1 World Series Lead
The Florida Marlins defeated the Cleveland Indians to move ahead two games to one in the World Series. Cedar Rapids police arrested a man Monday on a 1994 attempted murder warrant.
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Marion bond issue wins by 2-1 margin
Marion Independent School District voters approved a 7.97 million bond by 68 percent, with 1,086 yes and 519 no. Turnout was 24.3 percent of 6,692, as plans pay for Vernon Middle School reconfiguration, Starry and Washington elementary additions, and a high school gym and arts wing, with taxes rising about 127 dollars yearly for an 80 000 home.
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Rural Iowa children less often restrained in cars study shows
Gazette report notes rural Iowa kids under six had only 49.9 percent properly restrained versus 76.8 percent in large communities. University of Iowa researchers cite urban risk perception and broader rural dangers as factors while 75 percent of Iowa children under six sit in rear seats, up from 52 percent in 1993.
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