The Freshmen, the Clowns, and a Gov Shutdown Lesson
Molly Ivins reviews Linda Killian's The Freshmen detailing the 1994 Republican class. She argues the newcomers pursued insider power, harmed programs aiding the poor, and relied on corporate money, culminating in the 1995 federal shutdown.
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Political pressures imperil tobacco bill
The tobacco bill's fate is in doubt as Republicans and Democrats split over its path. President Clinton and Sen. McCain seek a center compromise, while Gingrich proposes a narrower tax plan. Big Tobacco opponents and public-health groups push for tougher terms amid looming elections.
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House
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John McCain
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McCain
U.S
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R.J. Reynolds
Brown & Williamson
Lorillard
U.S. Tobacco
Gingrich
City approves urban revitalization plan for 109 and 117 Second St SE
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved an urban revitalization plan to renovate 109 and 117 Second St SE correcting earlier misprints. The Gazette promises corrections and invites reader complaints about accuracy and fairness with contact at 398 8313.
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The
Gazette
President's dog Buddy neutered and doing well
President Clinton’s dog Buddy has been neutered and is reported as happy and doing well by press secretary Mike McCurry. The operation was performed last weekend by an unnamed veterinarian. Roger Caras endorsed the choice as a humane example for America.
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Clinton
Buddy
McCurry
Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Newspaper Recycling
The Gazette highlights agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton located at 4250 Sixth St SW or to use the nearest recycling site for disposal.
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