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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2005
Page
3
The U S Conference of Mayors unanimously urges cities to meet or beat Kyoto Protocol emissions standards and cut global warming pollution by at least 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. They plan to expand fuel efficient tech including wind solar energy and biofuels.
A blast near a U. S. military vehicle in Kandahar southern Afghanistan wounded four American personnel, one in serious condition, and they were evacuated to a base for treatment. Police said the attacker likely blew himself up, with a head found near the site. the suspect appeared to be Arab.
The Senate voiced remorse for its role in failing to pass anti lynching laws as Emmett Till and thousands of African Americans were murdered or terrorized by mobs from 1882 to 1968. The non binding resolution honors victims and descendants and cites civil rights era changes.
Vice President Dick Cheney defended Guantanamo Bay as a necessary secret prison for suspected terrorists. He said closing the base would be unwise and that prisoners are treated far better than by any other government, countering critics who say the facility harms U S image. Senator Martinez urged Bush to consider closure while Hagel cited controversy as a factor.
National Press Club remarks say the United States loses its image abroad. Senators Leahy and other critics call Guantanamo Bay a national disgrace alongside Abu Ghraib. Bush hinted at possible closing, but Cheney and Rumsfeld dismiss the idea. McClellan avoids ruling it out.
The Supreme Court warned prosecutors to avoid striking minorities from juries in cases from Texas and California. Justices Breyer Souter and the majority reinforced the 1986 ruling against racial disqualification, while Justice Thomas dissented in both cases.
Elevators drained hydraulic fluid into soap containers at Durham Regional Hospital and Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, leading to surgeons using instruments washed in fluid. About 4 000 patients learned of the mix-up for two months. Duke says risk was minimal. a patient lawsuit and TV ads followed.
A Health Affairs study finds 16 million adults are underinsured and face care access and cost problems similar to the uninsured. Many skip prescriptions, forego doctor visits, tests, or specialist care due to expense, signaling a widening health access gap.
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