03 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2001
Page
1
Seven year old Walker Hills of Swisher was among the riders who rolled into Muscatine on the final day of RAGBRAI. Details on 1B.
Longtime hunting pair M D and Julia Johnson of Martello collaborated on a waterfowling book detailing fieldcraft and calls. The project showcases their shared expertise and aims to guide readers through duck habitat and hunting techniques.
Classifieds provide a brief calendar of events and listings including bridge topics and ads. The page features 3D visuals and 34D notation alongside venue and date hints for readers seeking updates and guidance.
The Republican House approved patients rights legislation 226 to 203, forging a path to compromise talks with the Senate. Key Iowa Republicans Leach Nussle Ganske and Latham backed the bill while Democrat Boswell opposed it, marking a victory for Bush on sweeping health care protections with limited HMO suit rights.
The House passes a patients rights measure setting emergency care access and non medical dispute rules. It allows immediate suit for imminent injury and restricts class actions to single employer plans while outlining federal court governance and caps on pain and punitive damages.
Rob Caudillo at Dillard's Coral Ridge Mall says all hands will be on deck for the two day tax free weekend. At SuperTarget Cedar Rapids Brad Fenimore plans 35 percent more staff and restocking to meet crowds. Kohl's Bill Settlage calls the period a miniature Christmas as stores stock up on clothing and denim.
No sales tax will be collected today and Saturday on clothing or footwear priced under 100 dollars. The exemption excludes watches jewelry umbrellas sporting gear athletic wear and protective items not intended for everyday wear.
President Bush nominated Charles Larson Sr. of Cedar Rapids to serve as U S attorney for Northern Iowa. Senator Grassley praised his law enforcement background and recommended him alongside two Iowa nominees. Senate confirmation required. White House spokesman cited his crime prevention experience.
McLeodUSA Inc shares fell 19.5 percent to 2.27 after the Cedar Rapids telecoms firm and a cash infusion failed to convince investors. The company lowered 2002 revenue guidance to 2.1 to 2.4 billion, below consensus of 2.6 billion, and analysts trimmed ratings amid continued uncertainty. About 3,600 employees remain in Eastern Iowa as management shuffled with a new CFO and four directors.
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