Tobacco deal reveals unlikely good guys the lawyers
Mike Deupree argues the 206 billion tobacco settlement over 25 years rewards trial lawyers with about 1.2 billion in fees while states, smokers, and activists bear costs. He critiques the deal as soft on tobacco firms, notes Iowa's large share, and mocks public opinion of lawyers as unethical, urging lessons for future settlements.
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Congress
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Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids
Tom Miller
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Display Advertising Reference and Contact Details
A reference block lists ad sections 13A 26A 27A for Kohl's Lady Luck Casino Liberty Sates Lindale Mall Management Linn Photo Lutheran Brotherhood with Cedar Rapids classifieds numbers 398 8234 and toll free 1 800 397 8234. Office hours are Thursday to Saturday with varying 8 am to 5 pm 10 am closing times. Ads before deadline appear in this index and page numbers may shift to accommodate late-breaking news.
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Liberty Sates
Lindale Mall Management
Linn Photo Lutheran Brotherhood
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette advocates a sustainable future by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at local recycling sites near them.
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Prison guard ordered to pay Rhode Island fees
Sheree Carter Paulino of Pawtucket delivered 26 sacks of coins to the attorney general's office after losing a discrimination lawsuit against Rhode Island. A federal judge dismissed her case as frivolous, and she was ordered to reimburse the state $26 000 for its attorney fees.
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Rhode Island
Sheree Carter-Paulino
Pawtucket
Attorney General
Carter- Paulino
New Warriors of Ebrie Celebrate Coming of Age in Abidjan
In Blokossi, Ivory Coast, nearly 100 youths force their way through crowded streets to mark the Ebrie festival of generations. The Warrior leads the procession throwing eggs to seal the rite, while the crowd witnesses a symbolic bid to adulthood lasting three to four months.
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Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Ebrie
Associated Press
Africa
Blokossi
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE. Subscription rates include carrier and motor route weekly plans and mail options with pricing for local and out of state addresses. Inquiries to subscription service or general number for Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
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Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
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