Iowa leaders unite in rally after terror attacks
In Des Moines, nearly 2,000 people gather at Drake University as former Gov. Robert Ray, Sen. Tom Harkin, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Gov. Tom Vilsack pledge bipartisan solidarity. Governors promise to help pull the state together and address the threat.
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Decorah group narrowly dodges New York attack during 9/11 tour
Decorah based Hawkeye Stages Motorcoach Tours says a planned stop near the World Trade Center was averted as police rerouted the 12 day America’s East Coast tour. The group of 44 traveled to a New Jersey shopping center and stayed overnight in Cherry Hill before deciding on next steps.
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Vilsack Calls for Broader Presidential War Powers
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack urged expanded presidential authority to fight international terrorism, including options such as assassination of Osama bin Laden. He said wartime needs outweigh normal criminal justice methods and discussed security planning and state government reorganizations in response to the attacks.
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Governor seeks broad plan for public building security
Iowa Governor Vilsack urged a comprehensive state wide security plan after terror attacks. He said measures must cover all public buildings beyond the Capitol and address access controls, metal detectors, cameras, staff safety, and budget impacts. Legislators discussed Capitol security upgrades but the governor emphasized a coordinated approach. Officials and employees expressed safety concerns.
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