Public notices and newspapers in Iowa under debate
The Iowa Legislature considers Senate File 131 to move legal notices from newspapers to government Web sites. Proponents cite cost and accessibility, while critics warn of manipulation, archival issues, and reduced independence. Local papers urge continued publication for transparency and readership.
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Iowa
Senate File 131
Senate
Lishing
INA
Iowa Newspaper Association
Readers criticize Obama press conference and tax stance
Gary Young of Cedar Rapids says the economy is in trouble and blames Wall Street banks Congress and the President. He dismisses the February 9 news conference as dull and argues Obama should lower corporate taxes and extend the Bush tax cuts beyond 2010 to help families.
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Wall Street
Congress
Gary Young
Cedar Rapids
Barack Obama
Obama
Don Magee
Iowa push to cover routine cancer costs gains lawmakers support
Readers urge passage of Senate File 21 and House Study Bill 85 to require insurance plans to cover routine cancer care costs for patients enrolled in experimental treatments. Iowa advocates cite minimal cost impact, with endorsements from health groups and local volunteers.
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District of Columbia
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Iowa
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
Janet Peterson
Des Moines
Senate
Pfizer Corp
U.S
Pfizer
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Best Picture at Academy Awards
Recap of the Oscars ceremony shows Slumdog Millionaire chosen as the year's best major motion picture with the film sweeping several awards and praise for its storytelling and performances.
Public Opinion Poll Question on Rubashkin Trial
Readers weigh whether Sholom Rubashkin, ex vice president at Agriprocessors in Postville, will receive a fair federal trial in Cedar Rapids. Online poll at GazetteOnline.com updated daily at 4 30 p m.
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Sholom Rubashkin
Agriprocessors
Postville
Cedar Rapids
GazetteOnline
Ethical lawyers and accountants must face moral duty
A lecture by Stephen Gillers argues that lawyers and accountants should refuse work that serves immoral or illegal aims, not just legal ends. He cites Enron, Madoff, Big Tobacco and predatory banks, urging a return to honor and refusal to enable harm.
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Wall Street
Enron
Bernie Madoff
Stephen Gillers
New York University School of Law
Gillers
Central Synagogue
Manhattan
Big Tobacco
Kobe Bryant breaks Michael Jordan single game scoring mark
A collection of disparate notes covers Kobe Bryant breaking Jordan's scoring record, Phelps eight golds, amid scandal and celebrity, plus political and tax bailout mentions, and various social issues. The text intertwines sports feats with public affairs and personal stories.
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Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan
Michael Phelps
Kaylee Anthony
Maureen Kern
Cedar Rapids
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Nebraska
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