Federal funding eyed for Cedar Rapids courthouse
A Cedar Rapids courthouse project may receive federal funding, announced by Tom Harkin, raising questions about partisanship and accountability. The column weighs political credit, weather notes, and a tongue in cheek plea for practical civics amid summer heat.
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About 3 percent of drivers use handheld phones during day
The NHTSA reports that roughly 3 percent of daytime drivers are on handheld cell phones at any moment. Rates rise outside rush hours and among women, whites, and van or SUV drivers, with an estimated 500000 handheld users daily.
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Hand Held Phones Use While Driving Hits Study Figures
A government study shows up to 3 percent of Americans use hand held cell phones while driving. North Carolina data link distraction to 8 percent of 32 303 crashes from 1995 to 1999, while 1.5 percent of drivers report cellphone use. New York unveiled a statewide ban last month. Localities and many countries have bans and nearly four dozen states consider similar laws.
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Heart Association advises against estrogen for heart protection
The American Heart Association now says women should not start hormone replacement therapy solely to prevent heart disease. The guidance notes no clear reduction in heart risk and potential harm, though use for non cardiac reasons may continue. Dr Lori Mosca leads the guidelines with cautionary advice for patients.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights farming support by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle papers at City Carton on Sixth St. SW or via nearest recycling location.
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