When will GOP see blacks and hear their concerns
Leonard Pitts argues that black voters face persistent GOP indifference and asks when the party will address issues important to African Americans. He compares past GOP appeals to other groups with the lack of a clear message for black voters and emphasizes the need to be seen and respected.
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Correction on Lois Noring’s age in Cancer Update
The Gazette corrects an error in Monday’s Cancer Update column noting Lois Noring of Cedar Rapids is 66. The paper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections or clarifications in this space. contact number is 398-8313.
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The Gazette promotes soy ink and recycling efforts
The Gazette highlights commitment to future agriculture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle at City Carton or nearby locations and lists subscription rates by carrier motor route and mail for Iowa and other areas.
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Escaped Texas inmates linked to Dallas officer murder
Seven Texas inmates who escaped from a maximum security prison after a meticulous takeover allegedly abducted staff, stole weapons, and fled in a stolen pickup. They are now wanted in the December 24 killing of Officer Aubry Hawkins during a sporting goods store robbery in Irving, with capital murder warrants issued for all seven.
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Fugitives may receive $30 million yearly in SSI payments
Federal review finds about 25 000 fugitives have improperly collected SSI since 1996, with SSA paying at least 76 million and possibly as much as 283 million to felons. SSA warns payments will exceed 30 million annually without state fugitive lists, progress on data-sharing set for July with six states and New York City.
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Fugitive felons still collect SSI benefits study finds
federal auditors estimate felony fugitives have received 76 million to 283 million dollars in SSI payments since 1996 when the benefit was barred. only about 2 000 of an estimated 25 000 fugitives have been caught, auditors say.
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Census set to release 2000 head count results
Washington ap reports the Census Bureau will unveil raw state population totals from the 2000 census. Detailed March figures will show racial makeup and may include both raw and sampled data, influencing House reapportionment and political maps nationwide.
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