City to replace veterans commission members over stadium conflicts
Twelve candidates applied for three open seats as Cedar Rapids shifts veteran memorial leadership amid a league stadium plan dispute. Mayor Clancey and Finance Commissioner Hanson defend appointment changes while outgoing members warn of governance overreach and vow to contest the levy impact.
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Surplus records mark long economic expansion about to continue
Fiscal 2000 ends with a $232 billion projected surplus as the economy posts its longest streak of growth. Unemployment hits a 30-year low of 3.9 percent in September while revenue totals rise to $2.08 trillion and spending reaches $1.79 trillion.
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Congress approves dog adoption bill for aging military canines
The Senate passed legislation ending euthanasia for old military dogs and allowing adoption by qualified recipients. The measure, sent to President Clinton after House approval, lets unit commanders decide suitability with veterinary input.
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Nader ads pulled in California as race tightens
Nader backers pulled full page ads in California papers amid worries a Nader vote could cost Gore the state. Greg MacArthur had spent about 320000 to place ads in major papers and will shift funds to The New York Times and Houston Chronicle. GOP governors campaigned for Bush while Gov Gray Davis countered for Gore.
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Bush boosts GOP House and Senate campaigns with 1 million each
Bush campaign wired 1 million dollars to both the House and Senate campaign committees for final election push. Dan Mattoon said Dick Cheney's help could add at least another 1 million. Spokesman Ari Fleischer said funds will back candidates who support Social Security reform Medicare drugs and military and education goals.
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