28 Jul 2000
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2000
Page
1
NFL MVP Kurt Warner formerly of Cedar Rapids lands a seven year 47 million deal with the St. Louis Rams. The extension includes 17.5 million in bonuses as reported Thursday.
The city of Washington prepares for about 15000 bicyclists arriving today marking the last overnight stay of the RAGBRAI ride. Local organizers expect a large turnout as riders rest before the finale.
A Gazette recreation page notes the high cost of equipment and attire for ice sports, estimating about $800 to suit up and suggesting the challenge on the ice may reward the expense with exciting play.
The House voted 265 to 159 to rescind a 1993 tax increase on Social Security benefits affecting about 9 million recipients now and more later. The plan lowers income taxes for individuals with incomes above 34,000 and couples above 44,000, a move Republicans tout as fulfilling the voters’ will while President Clinton signals a veto.
The House passed a bill to cut tax rates and ease the marriage penalty, while Clinton vowed to veto, arguing the measure would hinder debt reduction and funding for Medicare Social Security and education. The vote occurred as members prepared to recess. Republicans also sent a separate proposal to reduce income taxes for married couples.
Voters support phasing out the estate tax and a federal phone tax cap with business and health care tax relief. Democrats note Republicans push separate tax bills unlike Clinton's vetoed $792 billion package. total Republicans propose $733 billion in cuts.
The Iowa DNR approves a Wal-Mart supercenter in Decorah flood plain near Highway 9 and Freeport Road. City officials warn restrictive guidelines may block construction, while supporters note potential flood plain challenges and past board decisions.
IOSH inspector proposes a 25 000 dollar penalty for University Hospitals Iowa City for failing to properly track worker injuries and illnesses on OSHA 200 logs The potential second fine in two years follows last year’s 6000 dollar citation while union officials push for action and hospital officials remain noncommittal about the amount
The union alleges University Hospitals records miss entries for days off due to on the job injuries and that workers receive inadequate training to prevent injuries. Strottman notes the issue extends beyond clerical errors and targets the 1999 log with similar omissions.
Marion state legislator and delegate Rosemary Thomson pushes to keep Iowa first in the nominating process as the Republican Rules Committee weighs the Delaware Plan with Iowa exception. Ohio Plan also considered as debates unfold among party leaders in Philadelphia.
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