Workers pay and politics in tech recruiting debate
Molly Ivins argues that high tech firms seek immigration increases and cheaper contract workers to dodge training American workers. She contrasts rising executive pay with stagnant wages for the middle class and criticizes tax cuts and political figures supporting regressive schemes.
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Skepticism and hope as Northern Ireland accord bears scrutiny
In Belfast and beyond residents greet Friday's peace pact with cautious optimism. Historian Robert Kee warns history is a difficult prison, while leaders like Ian Paisley condemn the deal. Trimble poised to lead with John Hume as deputy. referendums loom as Catholics and Protestants weigh trust, factions, and consent.
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Northern Ireland Accord Sets Three Interconnected Governments
The accord creates three linked governments within Northern Ireland, between the north and west of Ireland, and between the Irish Republic and the United Kingdom. It establishes a Northern Ireland Assembly with elections in June for 108 seats at Stormont and reinstates power sharing between Protestants and Catholics as a check and balance.
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Titanic Showings at Carmike Cedar Rapids
Correction notices from The Gazette note Titanic screenings today at Carmike Cinema 7 in Cedar Rapids with times 12 30 4 30 and 8 30 p m. The page addresses earlier wrong timings and clarifies policy on accuracy and future corrections.
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Gazette promotes green printing and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights using soybean ink and recycled news print to support agriculture. It invites readers to drop off newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St. SW or reuse the nearest recycling location for local sustainability.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Contact Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 lists delivery options including 40 per week for carrier service and 4 75 per week for motor routes. Home delivery Morning Edition and Sunday total 19.00 for 4 weeks or 293.60 for 52 weeks for out of state subscribers. Contact numbers (319) 398-8333 and (319) 398-6211 are provided.
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Clinton helps seal Northern Ireland peace process credits peers
Vice President Clinton described the Northern Ireland peace accord as a credit to others while detailing a night of intense diplomacy with 11 calls to key negotiators. He suggested a May visit to Ireland to campaign for the agreement and noted prior meetings in Belfast and Dublin in 1995.
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