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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1999

Page

5

Iraqi no fly zones established to shield Kurds in 1991

The northern no fly zone was created in 1991 above the 36th parallel to prevent Iraqi attacks on Kurdish minorities. The measure aimed to provide a safe corridor for Kurdish populations and deter aggression from Iraqi forces.

Iraq Kuwait Saudi Arabia

U.S. and British raids hit near Baghdad amid Iraqi claims

Iraqi gunners shot down a missile from U S planes as U S and British aircraft struck two Iraqi surface to air missile sites near Al Iskandariyah about 30 miles south of Baghdad in response to anti air fire. Clinton vowed the United States would not be intimidated and pressed for U N inspections.

Baghdad Iraq U.S Air Force Navy al Iskandariyah Clinton America Saddam Hussein United States U.N

Medicare Fraud Watch Urges Seniors to Check Bills

Washington AP reports Attorney General Janet Reno and HHS Secretary Donna Shalala urged older Americans to scrutinize Medicare statements for overcharges and fraud and report problems via the 1-800-HHS-TIPS line. AARP surveys show widespread concern about fraud. 1998 losses cited at $12 billion.

Washington Janet Reno Reno Health and Human Services Donna Shalala HHS Shalala American Medical Association Nancy Dickey Medicare

Ghana Considers Dual Citizenship for Black Americans

President Clinton voiced support for Ghana's parliament proposal to grant dual citizenship to Black Americans descended from African slaves. He said he would not block individuals seeking citizenship as Ghana aims to boost ties and future investment. President Rawlings noted Parliament would vote on the bill as a goodwill gesture over its slave port history.

Washington Clinton Jerry Rawlings Ghana Rawlings

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