Snitch rule faces delay as Heckler takes helm
Opinion argues against the birth control patient information rule known as the snitch rule. It urges delaying the rule until Margaret Heckler heads the Department of Health and Human Services and can study its impact on teen contraception, pregnancy and abortion outcomes. The piece notes Schweiker's resignation and Waxman calls to suspend action until Heckler assumes office.
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Margaret Heckler
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Management and Budget
Federal Register
Health and Human Services
Richard Schweiker
Heckler
Congress
Henry Waxman
D-Calif
NCAA delegates push stricter entry standards for athletes
The NCAA adopted tougher academic rules for incoming student athletes, aiming to curb low academic achievement and end the mockery of the student athlete designation. Black delegates criticized the move as racially biased, but proponents argue the reform preserves scholastic integrity and probationary options.
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NCAA
Grambling
Joseph Johnson
San Diego
Killer trucks get thumbs up from lame duck Congress
The 97th Congress loosens limits on 80 000 pound tandem and 75 to 80 foot trucks, overruling bans in 14 states beginning April 1 1983. The measure raises weight and width, allows city street use, and delays higher fees until 1984, risking greater highway damage and deaths.
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New York
Congress
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
DOT
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Parents urge Cedar Rapids district on teacher contract
A Cedar Rapids parent pleads in a letter to The Gazette for fair contract talks, arguing prep time and lunch periods are essential. The writer opposes assigning extracurricular duties and seeks continued teacher autonomy and family time in negotiations for the 1983 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Taxpayers decry pay raises and new tax withholding
Letters allege elected officials voted themselves higher pay or speaking rights while a new federal rule will withhold 10 percent of savings interest starting July 1983. Authors criticize government intrusion and urge action to defeat the measure. Names include Terry W. Van Gilder Nicky Stanke and Dan and Laura Houghkirk. Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa areas referenced.
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Washington
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Gazette Letter Guidelines for Readers
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters up to 400 words. Include writer name street address and signature. telephone number optional for authentication. No anonymous letters. preference for issues over personalities. One letter per writer every 30 days. no verse.
Thank You for Linn County Humane Shelter Food Drive
The Linn County Humane Shelter thanks community members for contributions to the animal food drive. Special mention goes to Janie Bousek and the Cedar Rapids Kennel Association for organizing and supporting the project. Appreciation is also expressed to the Barlow Store and Hy-Vee Stores for serving as collection centers.
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Linn County
Janie Bousek
Cedar Rapids Kennel Association
Barlow
Reagan Battles Leaks With Suitcase Metaphor
A playful turn of phrase links leaks to Reagan and a suitcase metaphor. The remark suggests frustration with ongoing leaks and uses a pun on the word keister to imply buildup or pressure.
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Keister
Ronald Reagan
Reform Plan to Fix Social Security Crisis
The proposal calls for universal participation including federal workers and the self employed, equalizing contribution rates, taxing Social Security recipients with income, halting 1983 1984 cost of living increases, and lowering the FICA rate from 6.7 to 5.0 percent to widen funding and support modernization.
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Joe Hladky III
John Donnelly
John Robertson
Art Heusinkveld
the Gazette
New York City
State Department of Transportation
Tom Wicker
New York Times Service
Center For Auto Safety Reports
Federal Department of Transportation
Georgia
Florida
Wena
Ahky
Terry W. van Gilder
McGowan Blvd
Marion
Library
Publishers Weekly
Cedar Rapidians
Nicky Stanke
East Central Regional Library
Guaranty Building
Dan and
Laura Houghkirk
Stonybrook Lane
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