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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 2013

Page

4

Earthquake Strikes Sichuan Ushering Death Toll Closer

A 6.6 magnitude quake hit Sichuan China killing at least 28 and injuring 100 near the 2008 disaster zone. Epicenter depth was reported at 8 miles by Xinhua as rescuers mobilize amid aftershocks.

Shanghai China Sichuan Xinhua

Equality Scouts proposal: Allow gay youths not adults

The Boy Scouts of America proposed letting gay youths join while still restricting gay adults from leading troops. The plan drew mixed reactions from supporters and opponents, with major groups like the Mormon Church studying the proposal ahead of a May vote.

Scouts New York Boy Scouts of America Mormon Church A.J. Smith Association of Baptists For Scouting United States Boy Scouts BSA At&t Randall Stephenson Boy Scouts Board

West Texas fertilizer plant blast prompts emergency declaration

President Obama issued an emergency declaration for Texas to mobilize FEMA resources after the West Fertilizer Co plant explosion killed at least 14 people, injured about 200, and left 60 unaccounted for. Gov Perry said search and rescue is complete.

West Texas Barack Obama Federal Emergency Management Agency West Fertilizer Co John Cornyn Rick Perry Brian Uptmor William “Buck” Uptmor

Simpson Bowles push to revive budget plan with 2.5 trillion in reforms

Bowles and Simpson seek congressional engagement on a 2.5 trillion deficit plan including 740 billion in revenue over ten years and a higher Medicare age. They propose replacing automatic cuts with tax increases and reform, aiming to cut debt below 70 percent of GDP by 2023 while protecting entitlements.

Washington Erskine Bowles Alan Simpson Barack Obama Bowles Simpson Obama Carmen Reinhart Ken Rogoff Bill Clinton Wyoming House John Boehner

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