Seamy Jones case tests presidential immunity in court
Paula Jones and President Clinton faced a major courtroom dispute as arguments over whether a sitting president can be sued for private conduct dominated the Supreme Court week. Jones alleges exposure and proposition while Clinton was Arkansas governor. Clinton seeks abeyance until 2001.
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Newsweek
Smoke Free Restaurants Era Moves Ahead in State
The legislature debates a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants while some communities push their own rules. Restaurant managers vary in enforcing non smoking areas, and progress shows more venues going smoke free with Governor Branstad weighing local policy autonomy.
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Gazette errors prompt reader letters on Limbaugh Leach coverage
A batch of reader letters criticizes The Gazette for misreporting Rush Limbaugh and Rep. Jim Leach. Contributors demand better verification, call out biased editorial tone, and defend Leach while challenging Gingrich coverage and media fairness.
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David Lynch
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Gazette letters welcome readers with 300 word limit
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include your name, street address and daytime phone number for verification. Only your name and hometown will appear with the letter. Address Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 FAX 3985846 Email gazette fyiowa infi net.
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Ethics debate over Gingrich wiretap tape heats Capitol
The New York Times reports a private intercepted conversation involving House Speaker Gingrich and other leaders, raising questions of ethics and legality. Critics press for inquiry while defenders cite end-justifies-the-means. House Judiciary Chairman Hyde seeks a Reno investigation and McDermott resignation.
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Word Play Guides Clear Writing On Wrong Word Use
The article analyzes four examples of misused words and awkward phrasing. It explains correct choices like implied vs inferred, route vs rout, zero three usage, and the plural verb agreement with politics in headlines.
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