They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints read more

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints became more frequent, it was a sign the contractor was having some serious problems and would be unable to fulfill their obligations. That is when it reached the point to protect the commission's interest and take the steps necessary to get the project finished.

We want to take care of this as soon as possible. We know that we messed up, and we want read more

We want to take care of this as soon as possible. We know that we messed up, and we want to move on. As of today, we will follow whatever the state guidelines are for off-season practice. As of today, you won't see us anywhere near a football until May 1.

Let this be an example. Everybody out there, all those young people, learn from this.

Let this be an example. Everybody out there, all those young people, learn from this.

We were trying to take the middle away -- and the post -- and they just had too many guys read more

We were trying to take the middle away -- and the post -- and they just had too many guys that [could] go to the boards. We just didn't have enough size for them.

We do have maps in the lobby of the Des Moines Police Department that's open 24 hours a day, but read more

We do have maps in the lobby of the Des Moines Police Department that's open 24 hours a day, but they will see there's very limited space. And the space they have open, I'd be surprised if they (have) any luck finding a place to live,

[Ben Adams, founder and director of the program, was pleased with the turnout.] We estimated 1,000 people but we had read more

[Ben Adams, founder and director of the program, was pleased with the turnout.] We estimated 1,000 people but we had about 2 or 3 thousand come today, ... Everybody can come out, have a good time and listen to music.

As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; read more

As a great man's influence never ends, so also there is not definite finality, no end, to a great survey; it runs along for centuries, ever responsive to the strain of the increasing needs of a growing population and an enlarging domain.

This sort of military propaganda will definitely give them (those seeking tougher action) more ammunition to level more accusations against read more

This sort of military propaganda will definitely give them (those seeking tougher action) more ammunition to level more accusations against Iran that Iran is under a military minded government and leadership.

Prime Minister Blair has long felt -- he certainly felt after September 11 -- that there was no moral or read more

Prime Minister Blair has long felt -- he certainly felt after September 11 -- that there was no moral or strategic advantage to be gained by artificial distance from the U.S.