Labor leader says Vilsack not to blame in IA race
Mark Smith of the Iowa Federation of Labor expects turnout to rise with a high profile Senate race and four competitive House contests. He stresses national economic factors limit Vilsack's blame and notes labor concerns over pay and layoffs amid state leadership questions. Corderman counters Gross' past arbitration loss as a political liability.
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Labor Day picnics feature Vilsack Harkin at Hawkeye Downs
Iowa leaders Vilsack and Harkin will attend the Hawkeye Labor Council picnic in Cedar Rapids from 11 30 a m to 3 30 p m with speeches at 1 p m. Lt Gov Pederson will speak at the Iowa City Federal of Labor picnic in City Park from noon to 5 p m with a 2 p m address.
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Kiev Musicians Bring Ukrainian Ministry to United States Tour
A Kiev based ministry led by Diane McMurrin and family plans a US tour after founding the orchestra and Holy Trinity Church in 1993. They aim to fund hospital, school, and performance hall projects, while supporting widows and orphans. The group earns about 1000 during two months abroad and intends annual tours.
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Ukraine
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United States
Twins Unlock Gene Hidden in Cleft Discovery
Murray credits identical twins found by accident in Brazil for a cleft study breakthrough. One twin had Van der Woude syndrome while the other did not, confirming a mutation early after the egg split. The team aims to study 50 monozygotic twin sets to better map gene function and environmental interactions related to genetic traits.
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Murray
Brazil
van der Woude
Muslims in Iowa praise food and unity at conference
About 30,000 attendees heard leaders urge action after Sept. 11. Agha Saeed of American Muslim Alliance called for at least one event to express Muslim concerns. Rossey noted interfaith banquets and services, honoring victims and rescuers, while Midamar supplied 3,000 beef frankfurters for the conference.
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Iowa
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Hearse hobbyists drive dark amusement in Dallas area
Dallas Trocars members maintain hearses as a hobby with about 20 members. They tour cemeteries, store tools in back caskets, and emphasize authenticity while facing occasional derogatory comments. Leaders are informal with no by laws or meetings.
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Dallas
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