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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2012
Page
1
Several members of Iowa's congressional delegation oppose a proposal to alter how Social Security cost of living adjustments are calculated. The notice highlights political stance within Iowa politics and federal policy debates.
The AP sports story of the year honors the Penn State child sex abuse scandal as editors select it for a second consecutive year. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is named AP football coach of the year.
The Gazette reports a major snowstorm beginning midweek in Iowa may become a top statewide event. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker notes the storm’s width and projected path raise the statewide totals, with historical records listed for comparison.
The Gazette reports public health officials urge plugging abandoned wells as Iowa's groundwater risk grows. DNR says 2,514 new well construction permits and 1,716 completions occurred between December 18, 2011, and December 18, 2012, highlighting ongoing drilling activity with unknown total abandoned wells.
Iowa's delegation faces a pivotal role as Democrats and Republicans consider new gun measures including reviving the 1994 assault weapons ban. The NRA, after spending millions to influence elections, temporarily stayed quiet before a Friday news conference promising to push for meaningful gun rules.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad defends over $128,000 in director bonuses granted since January 2011, saying bonuses reward achievement rather than raising salary caps. He cites extraordinary performance as a reason for approving pay bonuses for three agency heads.
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