U S budget deficit rises to record 1.38 trillion in August
The federal deficit climbed to 1.38 trillion dollars with one month left in the budget year, raising concerns about foreign buyers of Treasuries. Officials say deficits will be tackled after the recession ends while critics call for credible plans and economists warn of higher interest rates and a weaker dollar.
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Heishman family lives at Iowa Iowa State rivalry midpoint
Jim Scott Dochterman notes that the Heishman family in Iowa resides at the rivalry midpoint with a 4,300 square foot home. Heishmans split fandom as he root for Iowa while his wife Tia roots for Iowa State, reflecting a unique household dynamic in the state.
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Midpoint GPS Quirk Draws Laughs From Local Couple
In Ames area coverage for GameDay live blogs, the Gazette notes a home lying midway between Ames and Iowa City about 66.5 miles apart. Jim Hershman, 31, reveals his house on Highway 63 rests roughly 300 feet north of Sheridan, a midpoint listed by GPS.
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Fans unite to beat cancer at Iowa Iowa State game
Five Iowa families led by Brent and Christie VanWey of Marion sell Beat Cancer shirts at today's Iowa Iowa State clash. Their 6-year-old daughter Mikayla, diagnosed with childhood cancer SHIRTS PAGE 11A, motivates fundraising for research as fans wear shirts supporting a cure.
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9 11 renews U S troop resolve in Afghanistan
At Bagram Airfield Afghanistan troops mark Sept 11 by a 9.11 kilometer run. Army Sgt Joshua Applegate recalls enlisting after the attacks and describes duty at the main U S base near Kabul eight years on. The war progresses with no clear exit in sight.
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