Overtime Shifts Rise as Military Shortages Hit Iowa Agencies
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City report no overtime budget impact while Coralville Tipton see costs rise to about 300000 annually due to staff shortages. Sheriff Don Zeller notes six deputies in military service. Tipton reports partial staffing restored by a reserve officer after two returns. other cities report varying effects on overtime.
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Community Rehab Facility Faces Local Opposition
St. Luke's Hospital oppose a for profit out of state specialty rehab facility seeking a Rural Development Program loan guarantee. UI Hospitals staff support notes bed shortages. Local cities and Wellmark oppose. University leaders split on backing.
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Larry Pacha
North Liberty Development Commission
WTO 1999 talks collapse amid protests and farming stalls
The Seattle negotiations failed to agree on farming reform as four plans on foreign investment and competition dominated. Delegates faced clashes between rich and poor nations and stalled subsidies and tariffs discussions, leaving farmers and consumers awaiting impact.
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Japan
WTO
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Cheney and Rumsfeld defend Iraq plan amid funding questions
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said consultations with lawmakers are under way to determine how long the 87 billion dollars will last. He urged letting the process define timelines as Cheney argued the cost of inaction is higher than success in Iraq. Cheney hailed major progress after four months and progress toward objectives.
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