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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 2007

Page

4

Pollsters grapple with cell phones and caller ID in elections

McClatchy Newspapers reports pollsters face lower response rates as cell phones and caller ID deter participation. Surveys now attract 20 percent or less, raising concerns about accuracy, especially among young voters. Experts say adjustments are being made but long term impact worries campaigns.

McClatchy Washington David Moore Gallup

Iraq to crack down near Baghdad in Diyala province

Iraq defense minister Abdul-Qa der al-Obeidi announced a new military operation in Diyala province centered on Baqouba to curb violence near Baghdad. He claimed control could cut Baghdad incidents by about ninety five percent. Meanwhile British Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited Basra signaling a shift from military to economic focus in Iraq.

Apaus Blackfoot Company 23Rd Infantry Regiment Guards Walush Diyala Province Baghdad Iraq U.S Diyala Iran Abdul-Qader al-Obeidi Associated Press Baqouba al-Obeidi Gordon Brown Basra London Saddam Hussein

Leaders debate talks with Iran over nuclear talks

Intelligence findings that Iran halted atomic weapons work sharpened a Washington debate and campaign stance on direct talks with Iran. Sen. Rockefeller urged diplomacy while Sen. McCain favored back channels. President Bush maintains isolation and the option of pre emptive action despite the 2003 finding.

Washington Iran U.S Jay Rockefeller Senate Intelligence Committee John McCain Arizona United States Bush

Wife Enlists in Army to Replace Injured Husband

In San Antonio Janay Albarran, wife of Spc. Alejandro Albarran who lost part of a leg in Iraq, completes basic training as a private while her husband contemplates staying in the Army. She vows to finish what he started, illustrating how many soldiers’ spouses pursue service after combat injuries.

San Antonio Spc Alejandro Albarran Iraq Janay Albarran Fort Jackson S.C Janay Anne Edgecomb

Foul-mouthed nun bans curses at Catholic school

Sister Kathy Avery at St. Clare of Montefalco in Grosse Pointe Park enforces a zero tolerance policy for cursing among fifth to eighth graders. She read a list of banned words including profanity and even "stupid" and "boring" to stress the message after a Mass. Parents had mixed reactions while Archdiocese officials declined to comment.

The Detroit Free Press Margaret Roache School Commission Roache Avery Archdiocese of Detroit

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