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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1992
Page
1
From the Iowans Key Votes in Congress CQ file, Senators Grassley and Harkin canceled each other, while Representatives Nagle and Nussle disagreed on eight of sixteen issues. Details on page 6B.
A CBS Friday premiere introduces a new series from producer Aaron Spelling, echoing vibes of Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. TV Vision notes look alike tropes and glossy ensemble storytelling.
State agency survey shows most respondents want prison terms closer to court sentences. The results indicate public concern that actual time served often diverges from imposed penalties.
A Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission member again asks the city to reinstate the former director triggering a clash with the panel chair. Details appear on page 3B.
Tulsa, Oklahoma ranks as typical among 555 U.S. cities in a January American Demographics survey. Charleston West Virginia sits second, followed by Midland Texas Springfield Illinois Lexington Fayette Kentucky Wichita Kansas Bloomington Illinois Oklahoma City Indianapolis and Rockford Illinois.
The Hawkeye women beat Penn State 61 to 53 on home court last night. Details on page 1C.
A regional excavation company lists several openings as hiring slows across trades. The firm seeks equipment operators and laborers, citing steady project flow and competitive wages to attract applicants.
Cedar Rapids officials and advocates discuss a Science magazine article urging child centered tax credits to lift children’s well being. Critics warn tax rebates could reduce revenues and widen deficits while supporters cite better outcomes for health and education.
The Bush administration weighs a $2000 tax credit to assist first time middle income home buyers as part of late 1991 economic revival efforts. The plan would last six to twelve months to spur housing and overall demand. Officials also signal possible renegotiation of the 1990 budget pact to fund such tax breaks and other domestic measures. Senate and House leaders push for rapid action on the economy despite deficit concerns and the risk to interest rates from added spending.
County officials fear state funding shortfalls will surge local property taxes to cover reduced state aid. Supervisors Huber and Perry warn human services face the heaviest losses, with mental health funding potentially dropping by 1.2 million annually. They expect shifts of costs to property tax and possible loss of federal matching funds.
The Dow Jones surpasses 3200 for the first time closing at 3201.48, up 29 points. Analysts note low rates and inflation support, with expectations of further gains into the second half of 1992 as investors seek growth stocks.
Gov. Branstad urged a two year cooling off before ex lawmakers and top executive branch officials can lobby in Des Moines amid the Iowa Trust scandal. He seeks legislative action while a state ethics probe unfolds around Senate President Joseph Welsh and related investments.
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