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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 2000

Page

9

The Rules of American Professional Football Satire

A humorous spoof explaining football basics for foreigners. It mocks terms like run and pass, describes field layout and quarters, and lampoons halftime, replays, and commercials while noting the global broadcast of the Super Bowl.

Blitzkrieg Ligament Hank Stram

The Case for Innocence and The Hurricane Examined

A Frontline PBS film argues DNA proves both accuracy and error in justice. It notes wrongful convictions, cites the Anti Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and cites Rubin Carter’s frame up while detailing systemic resistance to exculpatory evidence.

PBS Perps Oklahoma City Denzel Washington Rubin Hurricane” Carter Selwyn Rabb New York Times Carter Hurricane Carter

Money not buying Iowa caucus turnout despite heavy spending

A Gazette Communications survey shows only about two in ten Iowans plan to caucus, even as candidates have spent millions and years pursuing a result. Turnout could top 350000 if conditions align, though past events show low engagement with campaigns and finances.

Winston Chur-ciis Iowa Lamar Alexander Dan Quayle Steve Forbes Alan Keyes Forbes Texas George W. Bush al Gore Bill Bradley Gary Bauer Orrin Hatch Keyes New Hampshire

Voter Education Echoes in 127 Presidential Contenders

Project Vote Smart reports limited cooperation from front-runners in both parties. Of 127 candidates registered with the FEC, most completed the National Political Awareness Test covering 17 of 22 issue areas. Notable nonresponders include Bill Bradley Al Gore George W Bush and Pat Buchanan.

Project Vote Smart Pat Buchanan Federal Elections Commission David Light Party Michael Ross Tunick Strauss Mike's Party Paris Carlos Lewis Alvarez Abraham Zizkis

Reform of presidential nominating process gains momentum

The piece traces the shift from a steady pattern of primaries to front loaded and expanding schedules. It notes California’s pivotal role in 1968 and 1972, the push for regional or end–stage primaries, and proposals by GOP and Democratic leaders to reform by 2004. Jim Nicholson criticizes money and premature vetting issues while acknowledging imperfect solutions.

Hen New Hampshire Urall Omnanad Intarnvale National Party GOP Iowa Bill Brock James Roosevelt Belo Robert Loewy Colorado College

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