Supreme Court Upholds Key Campaign Finance Rules
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision upholds major provisions of the campaign finance law to curb soft money and regulate donations to parties. The ruling allows Congress to regulate money to prevent real or perceived political corruption, while noting the law will not end campaign cash flows. Justices Stevens and O'Connor led the majority.
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Supreme Court
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Sandra Day O’connor
Ruling tightens fundraising by targeting soft money sources
Analysts say the ruling ends large donor contributions from wealthy patrons unions and corporations and forces parties to raise money in smaller amounts from individuals. Democrats face a tougher path while Republicans benefit from a broader donor base capable of big gifts.
Layaway Wanes as Credit Cards Reign in Retail
The Gazette notes layaway fades as plastic payments dominate. Retailers like Wal-Mart and Kmart still offer it for customers without credit, while others shift focus to instant purchase. Deb Antonik of Enzler's Gifts says layaway rarely used but still available.
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the Gazette
Wal-Mart
Crystal Rane
Cedar Rapids
Blairs Ferry Road
Kmart
Ellen Tolley
National Retail Federation
Washington, D.C
Deb Antonik
Enzler
Gifts and Leather Goods
Protein diets push record egg prices worldwide
High protein low carb diets drive egg demand and price spikes. Wholesale prices reach 1.35 per dozen before Thanksgiving with retail around 1.40. Iowa tops production followed by Ohio Pennsylvania and Illinois as holiday baking and tighter flocks boost markets.
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Gene Gregory
United Egg Producers
Atlanta
Iowa
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Iraqi health ministry halts civilian casualty count
In Baghdad the Iraqi Health Ministry ordered a stop to tallying war deaths and told workers not to release existing figures. Minister Khodeir Abbas denied involvement by him or the U.S.-led authority and claimed ignorance of the survey listing thousands of deaths.
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Iraq
Associated Press
Khodeir Abbas
Attacks in Mosul Claim Two Americans and Wound Four
Report from Mosul notes deadly inside attacks killing two Americans and injuring four others. The article mentions Canada and European protests over U S policy to exclude non coalition nations from Iraq contracts. Dr Na zar Shabandar cites the CPA as objecting to the count and says collection has halted at the minister's direction.
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Mosul
Canada
U.S
Iraq
Clinton on the Phone Stuns Iowa Couple in Dean Visit
A Lisbon couple at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids were shocked when Dick Stater received a phone call from Bill Clinton during a handshake with Howard Dean. Suzette Astley recalls Clinton joining briefly, while Dean announced Gore's endorsement of his campaign. The Clinton-Dean talks were not described as campaign content, and no endorsement was stated.
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James Q. Lynch
the Gazette
Lisbon
Howard Dean
al Gore
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Bill Clinton
Suzette Astley
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
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Clinton
Slater
Gore
Dean
Vermont
Regents expect perception problems with renovation at Kinnick
Regents anticipate concerns about the public image of the Kinnick Stadium renovation. Officials worry the project could affect fan experience and city pride while outlining plans to mitigate negative impressions and communicate benefits to supporters.
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Seinfeld to voice in DreamWorks animated film
Jerry Seinfeld has joined DreamWorks as writer and voice actor for an upcoming animated feature. The project, titled Accent, aims to blend humor with musical elements and targets a broad family audience this year.
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