House votes to pressure U N overhauls and funding
The Republican led House passed a measure to automatically cut U S dues to the United Nations by half if the UN fails to complete a list of reforms within three years. The vote was 221 to 184 with 28 not voting. Rep Jim Leach opposed citing constitutional limits and executive authority. The bill faces uncertain Senate prospects as Bolton nomination moves forward.
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Iran Iran Election Seen With Strong Turnout
Voters lined up at polling stations amid calls for a boycott from a dissident faction. Turnout appeared higher than expected and polls stayed open four extra hours as results were awaited. The vote occurred against a backdrop of regional security concerns.
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Mercy Center faces scrutiny over emergency care claims
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids says no patients were refused emergency treatment while defending its Medicare funding. The report notes two accusations of failing to treat individuals and outlines ongoing hospital assurances and settlement context.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Communications Inc publishes Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Gazette established 1883 in Cedar Rapids IA lists address 500 Third Ave SE and postal details. It notes subscription rates by carrier and mail options, with pricing for morning editions and Sunday papers, and provides AP republication rights and postmaster information.
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Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Communications Inc
U.S
Associated Press
Gazette Communications, Inc
P.O
Contact Us area codes and city listings
A partial directory style item notes general news contact lines for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with tip line numbers and circulation contacts. It references toll free options and online directory access at GazetteOnline.com for emails and listings.
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General News
Cedar Rapids
Lowa City
Gazette Champions Soybean Ink and Recycled Newsprint
The Gazette highlights environmental farming support by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle papers at City Carton of 901 Ingleside Drive SW or nearby collection sites.
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City Carton
Ingleside Drive
U S Marines and Iraqi Forces Push Into Karabilah in Rombe Campaign
In a wide assault code named Rombe, about 1,000 Marines and Iraqi troops backed by tanks and air strikes fought insurgents in Karabilah Anbar province. They captured roughly 100 foreign fighters and found a car bomb factory as coalition forces press to disrupt cross border attacks from Syria. No American or Iraqi casualties reported.
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Syria
Rombe
Karabilah
Anbar
Jeffrey Pool
Ramadi
Pool
Fallujah
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