Satellite TV Fair Marketing Act fuels industry tug of war
Editorial discusses the Satellite Television Fair Marketing Act pending in Senate Commerce with two main aims: force programmers to share scrambled signals with dish owners and extend third party access beyond cable operators. The piece notes industry opposition, looming House gaps, and the potential for congressional action next year as 2 million dish owners push for change and even Sen. Albert Gore Jr. eyes support.
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Dish
Senate Commerce Committee
Congress
House
Federal Communications Commission
Albert Gore Jr
Court orders force Caesarean over pregnant woman wishes
A medical journal review condemns court mandated Caesareans in late pregnancy as an assault on a woman’s autonomy. It cites a 26 week nonviable fetus case at George Washington University Hospital and urges early consensus between patient and physician to avoid coercive court action.
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Medical Journal
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, D.C
American College of Obstetricians
Gynecologists
Reagan era bureaucrats and the VA cabinet plan
A veteran writer recalls Cap Weinberger and the Bureau of Indian Affairs tale, then critiques Ronald Reagan for elevating the Veterans Administration to cabinet status. The piece reflects on broken promises to shrink government, budget battles, and the ironies of political symbolism versus policy.
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Washington
Big Government
Cap Weinberger
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bureau
Cap
Reagan
Veterans Administration
White House
Ronald Reagan
Strom Thurmond
Dwight Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Economics Openings Offer Prestige and High Pay
A column lampoons political hiring by proposing economist careers as an ideal path, claiming instant recognition for showing up. It contrasts the scrutiny of public office with the broad opportunities in government and private industry to forecast inflation, growth, and unemployment.
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United States
National Press Corps
Supreme Court
Caesar
Virginia
Washington
Harvard School of Law
Harvard
Outlooks from Eastern Iowans Readers Voices
A collection of periodic observations from thoughtful Eastern Iowans invited to share their views. Topics are unlimited and perspectives are their own in this open submission feature.
The Economist Career Pitch to Cedar Rapids Readers
A columnist mocks economists as endlessly contradictory experts, noting endless forecasts and conflicting advice on deficits, stock markets, and deficits. The piece argues economics offers a cushioned high profile job with risk but little accountability, encouraging readers to pursue it for a comfortable life.
Letters to the Gazette criticize Planned Parenthood views
Fran Hansen of Linn County Planned Parenthood defends her stance while referencing Dr. Sol Gordon as a respected figure. The letter cites a 1984 Canadian ruling labeling Gordon's writings pornographic and recalls a 1972 New York State Fair ban of Gordon's comic book for promoting homosexuality and sexual acts. It argues for abstinence programs and questions PP's moral impact on youth.
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Fran Hansen
Linn County
Planned Parenthood
Larry Johnson
Dr. Gordon
Gabrielli
Main
Sol Gordon
St. Luke’s
Mercy
March of Dimes
Honest mechanics steer wary shopper to Cedar Rapids Transmissions
A Marion reader praises Cedar Rapids Transmissions for honesty after a costly scare with car repair quotes. The writer credits nephew for guidance and urges others to seek trustworthy auto experts. The letter concludes with thanks from Sandy Carpenter at 480 Ninth St.
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Cedar Rapids
Sandy Carpenter
Ninth St
Marion
Mercy Home Health Care celebrates National Home Care Week
Mercy Hospital honors Mercy Home Health Care during National Home Care Week November 29 to December 5. The Cedar Rapids service has operated three years providing high quality home health care to Cedar Rapids and nearby communities with registered nurses licensed practical nurses social workers certified nurse aides sitters live in companions and homemaker home health aides among the caregivers.
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Mercy Home
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
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