Loans That Helped After 9 11 Reaches Western New York
An AP investigation finds many loans from post 9 11 relief programs flowed to businesses unaware they were part of the Sept 11 effort. SBA says nearly 4.9 billion in loans were issued or guaranteed, with 20 000 jobs saved. New York City and Washington received fewer than 11 percent of approvals.
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Broad payout of Sept 11 recovery loans under STAR program
An AP review of 19 000 loans in the STAR program shows fewer than 11 percent went to NYC and DC firms. Banks earned higher profits from government guarantees and lower fees, prompting concerns over lax borrower documentation and lenders shifting loans into the STAR relief pool. Major banks declined to disclose loan counts.
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Tony Wilkinson
National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
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Local districts set higher athletic standards amid debate
Mixed reaction comes as 62 percent of districts adopt tougher eligibility rules while state board faces criticism for action without cited research. Eastern Iowa coaches question impact on academics, urging local control and possible reinstatement pathways for ineligible athletes. Jim Carver of Alburnett and Marv Reiland of Iowa City West voice concerns. Jeff Linder contributed.
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Iowa City West High School
New Orleans Officials Plan Dignified Handling of Unidentified Dead
Federal and local teams establish two collection sites to gather identification clues from remains found after the disaster. At St. Gabriel the bodies are photographed and DNA, dental X rays, and fingerprints will be used to identify victims. Identified bodies go to the family’s chosen funeral home. unidentifiable remains await burial site decisions.
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Gazettes Cover Hurricane Katrina Relief in Gulf Coast
Gazette team Orlan Love and Brian Ray head to the Gulf Coast to report on Iowans aiding hurricane relief efforts. Forensics expert Amy Mundroff notes that submersion damages fingerprints, suggesting dental records could aid identification though many destitute residents may lack them.
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TWA
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Katrina death toll uncertainty and recovery challenges
As estimates of ten thousand dead in New Orleans emerge, experts warn Katrina could rival the worst U.S. disasters in a century. Histories cite Galveston, San Francisco, and other 19th and early 20th century tragedies. DNA identification faces dispersed families and long timelines. Mississippi cites about 200 fatalities. officials fear bodies may clog pumps as relief efforts continue.
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