Bush presses quick confirmation of Roberts as chief justice
President Bush urged a swift Senate vote to confirm John Roberts as chief justice of the Supreme Court. Roberts expressed honor at the nomination to replace Rehnquist, while Democrats and liberal groups pressed for fuller scrutiny for civil rights and judicial philosophy before hearings. The White House aims to open the fall term with Roberts and O Connor on the bench.
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Possible Bush nominee list for OConnor seat grows wider
Senators and observers expect a female or Hispanic pick to replace Justice OConnor. Possible women include Edith Clement, Edith Jones, Priscilla Owen, and Janice Rogers Brown, with Alberto Gonzales and Emilio Garza named among Hispanic contenders.
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Housing volunteers prepare homes for Katrina evacuees in Cedar Rapids
The MidAmerica Housing Partnership cleaned 32 vacant apartments for Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Cedar Rapids aided by volunteers from churches and local groups. Donations and supplies flowed in as 100 sandwiches were distributed to workers. The effort plans to continue cleaning units for several weeks.
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Flooded New Orleans looks to recovery as miles-long car lines form
Katrina water receded enough to reveal 80 percent of the city underwater up to 20 feet deep. In Jefferson Parish, 460000 residents lined in cars to survey flooded homes and salvage keepsakes. Officials warned the death toll could reach 10000 as door-to-door searches by authorities and private groups pressed forward amid looting and stalled evacuation.
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Bush visits Katrina region as relief efforts expand
President Bush and former presidents Bush and Clinton tour Louisiana and announce a victims fund. Health officials declare a Texas public health emergency to speed federal aid as about 240,000 refugees are accommodated. Reinforcements surge with 4,700 more troops and 140 helicopters deployed amid ongoing searches and security concerns.
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Grant Wood Corncob Chandelier Shines in Cedar Rapids Museum
Pitts praises Grant Wood's corncob chandelier from 1925–26 once hung in the Montrose Hotel in Cedar Rapids. Despite long in museum storage due to damage, the piece showcases Wood’s humor with green tassels and yellow corn ears. A $100,000 grant funded the museum project.
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Grant Wood exhibit at Cedar Rapids Art Museum
Grant Wood displays at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 Third Ave SE run Saturdays through Dec 4. Hours vary by day with admission 9 dollars general 8 seniors 5 members free for children. Henry Luce Foundation funds refurbishment. Pitts notes some rarely seen works. Contact Eric Clark at 319 368 8809.
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