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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 2012
Page
1
Experts say the rise of online defamation complicates libel standards as courts adapt to digital smear tactics. Twitter bullying and blogs spreading sexually transmitted disease claims affect Iowa residents, with potential shifts in liability for site operators beyond the Communications Decency Act.
The Oelwein Health Care Foundation voices criticism of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Iowa over Mercy Hospital sale plans. Lawyers for the foundation accuse Wheaton of not negotiating in good faith and delaying information as talks stalled after a Dec. 6 offer.
The Iowa Senate unanimously backs a program to provide state funds for cities that match local money for flood protection. The plan aligns with a forthcoming Cedar Rapids vote on extending a 1 percent local option sales tax for 10 years to supply required local funds. Sen. Jeff Danielson hails the pro growth policy.
Bill 2217 covers construction and reconstruction of levees embankments reservoirs and conduits to protect property from floodwaters. It may include deepening widening alterations and diversions of waterways. It requires approval by both houses with leadership support and signature by Gov. Branstad.
Partial remains of several 9/11 victims were incinerated by a military contractor and sent to a landfill. The disclosure appears in a Pentagon report, revealing Dover Air Force Base mortuary’s role alongside an independent panel’s findings. Officials said they were unaware of the matter prior to Gen. Abizaid’s briefing.
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