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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1997
Page
1
Linn County supervisors unanimously amended the land-use plan to ban landfills on land with CSR above 65, a move urged by farmers amid Bluestem agency opposition. The plan targets 13 potential sites all with CSR 70 or higher, sparking debate over legal viability and siting limits.
French sea explorer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau died on Wednesday at age 87. The obituary notes his pioneering work in ocean exploration and his impact on underwater filmmaking.
Environmental and rural groups say they are leaving discussions on controlling large scale pork production planned for Maryland. The withdrawal ends their participation in ongoing policy talks and affects the potential bounds of the proposed measures.
A North Liberty based plastics manufacturer is expanding with a 1.1 million dollar addition. Details are provided on page 12A.
The University of Iowa hosts a summer program welcoming American Indians from across the country to study in a comfortable setting. Details on 1B. The Grant Weed All-City Drum Corps will perform in the major Tournament of Drums. Details on 3B.
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An unmanned cargo ship crash damaged Mir reducing power and rupturing a lab. The crew of American and two Russians faced darkness and limited life support. NASA may rethink missions as the aging station risks further failure if power is not restored.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled Congress exceeded its power by passing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. The ruling narrows the act and limits exemptions for religious actions, citing the need to respect local authority and avoid special treatment. The decision references Oregon v. Smith and cases on church rebuilding, Amish safety markings, prison prayer, and rental discrimination.
The House and Senate passed landmark bills promising the first balanced budget in over thirty years by saving 140 billion from Medicare and other programs. The Senate advanced the measure 73 27 and the House 270 162, with Clinton seeking a compromise ultimately.
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