Union leaders oppose closing Fort Madison maximum security cells
AFSCME Iowa leaders told legislators that closing the maximum security cellblocks at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison would worsen overcrowding and understaffing. They urged keeping the beds to house a growing prison population and argued staff, not walls, deter escapes. A state study team toured the aging facility amid debates about renovation or replacement following past inmate escapes.
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Reform hurdles for No Child Left Behind act struggle
Congress faces difficulty revising the No Child Left Behind reform bill as Rep. George Miller clashes with House Republicans and the education secretary. Iowa freshmen Braley and Loebsack back changes while teachers push for adjustments. President Bush defends the act as a core achievement. The effort aims to send a reform bill to the full House later this month.
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Twin Pines Golf Course Renovation Costs Probed
Cedar Rapids task force weighs a 2 million dollar bill for Twin Pines Golf Course renovations including irrigation drainage a new well and clubhouse upgrades. A consultant added a 1 million greens replacement but the panel says greens are not essential and money shortfalls may force selling 20 acres to fund repairs.
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Citizen task force outlines renovation needs for course
A seven member citizen task force report to City Council lists irrigation and drainage improvements and a clubhouse upgrade with estimated costs of 80 000 and 800 000 respectively. The group has not addressed property sale and focuses on essential course needs to reduce water costs.
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Private contractors outnumber troops in Iraq
U.S. operates a large industrial army in Iraq with more than 180,000 contract workers from the United States Iraq and other nations. The military lists 169000 troops in Iraq with 12400 coalition forces, underscoring the scope of private sector involvement in security intelligence road building and logistics support.
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