Inmate fee aims to curb frivolous lawsuits nationwide
The program plans monthly deductions from inmate accounts to pay court fees with a 20 percent restitution bite, sparking debate on access to courts. Officials note costs of prisoner suits range from frivolous to meritorious, with filings dropping after the May 1 1996 law took effect. Williams, a long-time plaintiff, questions the system while recounting his appeals and a 1984 Supreme Court reinstatement.
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Jarvey
Remley
Attorney General
Williams
Jim Hodges
U.S. Supreme Court
8Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
South Carolina
Iowa
Hiawatha residents weigh annexation petitions and hearings
Residents gathered as Linn County officials discussed Cedar Rapids and Robins annexation petitions. The closed session cited imminent litigation while residents urged the City Development Board to hear their views. Some residents favored staying in Linn County for services yet acknowledged higher Cedar Rapids taxes and infrastructure costs.
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Linn County
Scholer
Cedar Rapids
Robins
Hiawatha
Beth Allsbrook
Sanden Rd
City Development Board
Allsbrook
al Roderick
Carpenter Rd
Mike and
Melinda Bradnan
Country Lane
Notice of Will Without Administration and Probate Actions
Notice covers multiple probate matters in Iowa. The estate of Clarence W. Flitsch died September 21, 1996 with a will admitted to probate November 22, 1996 and no administration. Objections must be filed within limits, or barred. Also notices for Leo R. Tesar and public storm water permit for the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad. Public comments due within 45 days. Executors named Connie M. Avis and attorney Thomas R. Pence.
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Iowa
Linn County
Clarence W. Flitsch
Sharon K. Modracek
District Court
Ocean Depar Natural Resources
Nanal Pomson
Moy
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
NPDES
Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad
Track & Shop
Fourth St
Cote Ee
Cedar Lake
Environmental Protection Division
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Leo R. Tesar
Leo R Tesar
Connie M. Avis
Avis Lane Coggan
Mother Teresa Appears Fatigued Amid Pneumonia Battle
In Calcutta, doctors reported Mother Teresa growing fatigued as pneumonia worsened while they continued treatment for a heart ailment. A medical bulletin from the B M Birla Heart Research Center said she remains not out of danger and kidney function remains fine.
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Calcutta
India
Mother Teresa
B.M. Birla Heart Research Center
Panel splits on Social Security fix as proposals emerge
Washington AP panel on Social Security failed to reach consensus after two years of debate. Three opposing plans are presented to Congress and the administration. Sylvester Schieber backs individual investment accounts while Gerald Shea calls the report non-recommendations, calling the effort a total failure.
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Washington
Social Security
Sylvester Schieber
Congress
Gerald Shea
Shea
Afl-Cio
Social Security Advisory Council Deadlocks Over Reform Plans
The advisory council led by Edward Gramlich failed to reach agreement on long term Social Security reform. Plans included diverting 40 percent of contributions into stocks, trimming benefits with new accounts, or flat-rate benefits with stock investments. Shalala appointed the council in 1994. projected deficits grow as 2012 and beyond show payouts outstripping receipts.
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Shalala
Health and Human Services
Advisory Council On Social Security
Edward Gramlich
City Briefs Listings Show Local Deals And Events
Daily bus routes from Am and PM across Meskwaki Casino offer free rides. Sandy's advertises 362-3939. Cedar Rapids Boxing Club hosts 6:30 events with non smoking room at 1155 Grand Ave Marion phone 373-0434. Flanagan's serves meals at 1111 Ellis Blvd. Hawkeye Downs Bingo runs Thursday and Saturday 6:30 and Sunday 5:00. Tri-State Tours promotes Iowa Bowl 366-8200. Holiday Gift Guide runs through Christmas Eve in Gazette Classified. Advertising inquiries: 398-8234 or 1-800-397-8234. Drug Town offers Lay's bag coupon with Super Saver ads via Gazette Classified 398-8234.
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Cedar Rapids Boxing Club
Grand Ave
Marion
Hawkeye Downs
Tri-State Tours
Gazette
Adv
Atte
Call Gazette
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Robert Anthony Williams
Janice A
Thomas R. Pence
Irvine & Robbins
First Ave
P.O
Midwest Martial Arts Training Center
Donna
Betty Debnam
the Gazette
Universal Press
Flanagan's
Ellis Blvd
Tama
Schumacher Carpets
1St Ave. N.W
M.D
A.R.E.S
Fox Eye
FOX
Trail Blazers
Cityline
Rir
Escityune
3Rd Ave
APAC
Apac TeleServices Inc
I Arecmiichael
John
Doug Chadimlem
John's Lock & Key
1St Ave. N.E
Doug
Diana Chadima
6Th Street
Elem
Marc S. Marker
Eastern
Second Avenue
Johnson Avenue
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Alliance Select
Medicare
Hsb.c
Cedar Memorial
C” Avenue
John Ling
Turner
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home
Turner Chapel West
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