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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2001
Page
6
Editorial notes a Charleston case where a family sought 970000 for medical costs claiming Carlton low tar cigarettes were ineffective. The four hour jury verdict rejected the claim, amid reflections on tobacco dangers known since the 1960s Surgeon General report and public anti-smoking campaigns.
CQ Weekly reports U S Term Limits survey noting Wellstone will seek re election while other incumbents face pledges to leave. Some lawmakers such as Cooksey Baldacci and Thune stay true to term limit pledges though others reconsider or pursue challenges.
Marjorie Williams reports in the Washington Post that upscale New York Democrats recoil at the Clintons after Bill Clinton’s departure. Critics cite pardons gifts and high profile post presidency moves, while supporters recount renewed scrutiny and loss of influence in elite circles.
Kim Fisk recounts calling two vets with no returns and an area animal hospital that refused help to a stray dog. The dog died hours later. Fisk praises Animal Medical Center on Mount Vernon Road for its compassionate, informative response and plans to use them in the future.
The Gazette presents letters to the editor without verification or value judgment. Corrections deemed desirable by readers may be published in the same section.
Cedar Rapids readers question the cost and manpower of a January goose rescue by the fire department. They urge natural outcomes over municipal spending, citing understaffing and equipment needs while warning of risks to firefighters. The Gazette notes letters must include name and hometown and provides contact details.
State Sen. Andy McKean proposes moving Iowa's primary from June to September to shorten campaigns. The plan would widen incumbents' edge, raise campaign costs for challengers, and increase reliance on large donors. The bill has no co sponsors and little chance of passage, critics say.
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