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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1992
Page
4
Journalist Jeff Greenfield argues for skeptical coverage of politics inspired by Homey D Clown from In Living Color. He cites the clown’s refusal to bow to pretenses and applies it to questioning candidates on primaries spending and fraud claims, noting the need for sharper critique in debates.
Iowans face an $80 million target from elected leaders to fill a budget shortfall by taxing or charging health providers. The plan increases costs for services from Medicaid providers, raising overall expenses for residents and deepening concerns about hidden charges.
The Iowa fight over taxing Medicaid health care providers drew both parties into a 90 minute meeting with Speaker Robert Arnould claiming a fruitful discussion. Analysts warn the cost will be passed to consumers as higher prices for health care goods and services, despite hoped federal matching funds.
The Baseball Writers Association of America elects Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers to the Hall of Fame. Forty one voters cast write in ballots for Pete Rose, whose permanent ineligibility due to gambling remains in place despite his legacy and seek to overturn the ban.
The piece, noting Martin Van Buren’s 1840 re election loss amid recession and credit strain, draws a modern parallel to George H W Bush. It recalls Harrison s win via campaign vigor, slogans, and a stark image contrast, asking who would be Harrison in today s scene and whether Kerrey seeks the Democratic VP slot.
Residents of 860 17th St. SE Cedar Rapids oppose McConnell-Steveley-Anderson Associates and H D L plans to convert a historic Higley home into a health care facility for the elderly. They warn of zoning issues and ruined streets, urging preservation of the neighborhood as a residential area.
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 85 new AIDS cases in 1991 with 65 full-scale AIDS diagnoses in 1990. A Des Moines Register front page article and related charts present age, sex, transmission modes, deaths, and yearly cases since 1983. The Gazette notes 1990 and 1991 cases succinctly on page two, section B. Education and accurate, up-to-date information are key to stopping HIV spread. Local health workers in Cedar Rapids area provide AIDS education amid ongoing efforts.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation asks for donations from caring individuals to help children with life threatening illnesses. Thanks are extended to Wal-Mart Iowa City staff and customers for raising funds to grant wishes to families and children in the region.
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