Arab leaders seek cautious path at Cairo summit
Arab leaders meeting in Cairo to address a month of Israeli Palestinian fighting and a death toll of 117, with Libyan delegates walking out over frustration. Yasser Arafat urges a permanent peace, while Israel signs up for an open ended pause to reassess its policy.
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Palestine
Czech Village image promises more than it offers
Visitors from the Czech Republic seek Cedar Rapids Czech Village after seeing ads for an Old World atmosphere. Local critic Bessie Dugena recalls the area now blends bars and shops with few Czech-only features, contrasting historic 1950s and 60s life with today.
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Czech Village
Bessie Dugena
Bozenka
16Th Avenue
Czech Republic
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Feds Secretly Track Visitors Net Habits Across Agencies
A congressional review finds 13 government sites secretly using cookies to record visitors’ browsing habits and in one case sharing data with a private company. Senators challenge privacy claims, noting a White House directive restricting cookie use without agency head approval.
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Washington
White House
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Federal Aviation Administration
General Accounting Office
Associated Press
Sen
Fred Thompson
Rtenn
Senate
Thompson
Office of Management and Budget
OMB
Agencies Secretly Track Internet Habits Across 13 Agencies
GAO reports 13 government agencies used tracking tech on their web sites despite denials in their policies. Visitors’ paths were recorded with persistent cookies that could be read long after visits. Agencies named include Energy Department Ames Lab and Forest Service International Programs.
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Bureau of Land Management Central Federal Lands Highway Division
Energy Department
Ames Laboratory
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Health Care Financing Administration
Medicare
National Park Service
Office of
National Drug Control Policy
Office of Personnel Management
U.S. Customs Service
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U.S. Trade and Development
General Accounting Office
GAO
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Second Congressional District Race Rematch Returns
In a rematch of 1996, Jim Nussle Rep. Donna Smith and Libertarian Al Schoeman face off as the 2nd District reopens the battle for the U.S. House. Nussle, a five term incumbent, remains the favorite despite Farm economy and health care concerns benefiting Smith who vows a stronger challenge.
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House of Representatives
Jim Nussle
Delaware County
U.S. House
Donna Smith
Dubuque County
Attacker sets tone in 2nd District race
The attorney and former Realtor says she knows the people and will push sharper on issues than Nussle. She criticizes his leadership by disputing the very points he champions, framing the race as a clear contrast in approaches.
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