Reading while driving bill prompts split civil liberty views
A reader discusses an Iowa Legislature proposal House File 206 to ban reading in cars, notes potential exclusions for map reading, and compares it to seat belt mandates. The piece nods to distractions from phones, radios, children, and arguing passengers, with humorous asides about technology and messaging.
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Des Moines
Governors unite to block federal take of tobacco settlement
Washington governors meet with President Clinton to keep up to 57 percent of the 195 billion tobacco settlement in state hands. They push for Internet sales tax clarity to protect tax bases and Main Street commerce while supporting proposed legislation to bar federal claims.
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National Governors’ Association
NGA
Utah
Mike Leavitt
Indiana
Frank O'Bannon
Democratic Governors’ Association
George Voinovich
Ohio
Evan Bayh
Ind
Leavitt
Hillary Clinton warned of tough fight for New York seat
Washington AP report outlines that if Hillary Rodham Clinton runs for the New York Senate seat to replace Moynihan she would face a hard, close race with potential rivals from both parties. Giuliani, D Amato and Koch weigh in on strategies and implications.
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DeLay Faces New Scrutiny Over Truthfulness Claims
House Republican leader Tom DeLay is drawn into controversy over discrepancies between a 1994 deposition and later financial disclosure forms. A Houston attorney testified DeLay lied under oath, while DeLay defends his answers and downplays the questions as politically motivated.
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Campaign targets PVC IV bags over health concerns
Environmental and patient groups plan a campaign to replace PVC IV bags and tubing used in U S health care citing leached plastics and potential health effects. PVC makers and industry officials dispute the danger while noting detectable contaminants in stored blood products and the debate over zero risk.
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Walters Interviews Lewinsky in Guarded NYC Studio
Barbara Walters taped a lengthy interview with Monica Lewinsky at a tightly guarded New York studio after Starr approval delays. ABC officials say the program may air in prime time during the March sweeps, with a press conference planned to outline restrictions and expected content.
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Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights eco friendly printing using soybean ink on recycled news print. Readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Inc lists its address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail for morning and Sunday editions including weekly and yearly options. The notice specifies postage paid, office box number, and service areas.
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