Subprime Bailout and Climate Shifts Dominate Early 3A Outlook
A roundup of major stories centers on a potential modest fix for housing risk with temporary rate freezes, and climate research showing the Earth's tropical belt expanded, possibly increasing arid subtropical weather. Other items include political, sports, and local incident notes from Iowa and nationwide venues.
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Gazette promotes recycling at city locations
The Gazette encourages readers to recycle by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites dropping newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at other recycling sites to support a greener future.
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Christmas tree or holiday tree debate rises in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette addresses the naming of public decorations as Christmas or holiday trees amid inclusivity in public life. It notes City Hall calls its yard tree a holiday tree while homes often use Christmas tree, and cites federal differences. The piece also salutes retiree Dick Hogan and introduces new Gazette photographers Jonathan Woods and Liz Martin. It closes with Iowa ranking low in depression and links to reader comments options.
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Putin's United Russia wins crushing parliamentary victory
Vladimir Putin's party led with 62.8 percent as 64.4 percent of precincts reported. United Russia expected to hold 306 of 450 State Duma seats, signaling broad support and potential power retention after his presidency.
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Chavez loses vote on indefinite reelection bid in Venezuela
Chavez suffered a close defeat in a referendum on constitutional changes that would have allowed him to run for re election indefinitely. Tibisay Lucena of the National Electoral Council reported 51 to 49 percent in favor of the no change with 56 percent turnout.
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