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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2001
Page
2
The Senate blocked a Democratic bid to add 15 billion dollars for anti-terrorism and homeland security programs, aligning with President Bush’s request. Democrats shifted to a scaled-back plan within a 318 billion defense bill, aiming for bipartisan support and a possible compromise.
Sgt. Chad Carpenter leads 200 Rangers from the 75th Regiment at Fort Benning in a homecoming marking two months of special operations in Afghanistan. Col. Joseph Votel says Taliban faced their firepower as families cheer amid the soldiers’ reunion with loved ones.
The Gazette emphasizes ecological practices by printing with soybean ink and recycling newspapers. Readers are encouraged to drop off papers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or recycle locally. The paper, established in 1883, operates under Gazette Communications Inc with various subscription options and contact numbers.
Taliban forces abandon Kandahar without a battle as U S forces seek to block their escape. New Afghan leader vows to arrest fugitive Mullah Omar while American jets strike bin Laden loyalists. Bush vows punishment and a multinational peacekeeping presence near Kabul within two weeks. Pearl Harbor anniversary invoked by Bush linking to Sept 11 deaths. Mubarak says he warned U S 12 days before Sept 11.
A caption misidentified Sarah Barker in photos showing her filling boxes at the American Red Cross in Cedar Rapids on 2B. The Gazette says corrections will be published for inaccuracies and welcomes complaints about accuracy. Phone 398-8313.
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