Tax reform rumors and a cynic's take on reform
The column questions the speed and motives behind the Senate and House tax reform bills while noting broad agreement may hide details. The writer suspects lobbyists and special interests, cites public opinion, and argues for a progressive tax, while acknowledging the bill could still fail or be improved.
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Senate
Cassandra
Troy
Gang
Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
House
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
New York Times
Sherlock Holmes
Congress
Senate House Conference Committee
Cedar Rapids boy injured by knife in open dishwasher
A 4 year old Cedar Rapids boy fell onto a knife sticking up from an open dishwasher while trying to avoid a bath. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital in good condition with an abdominal wound and part of his intestine protruding through a one inch cut.
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C.R. Boy
Cedar Rapids
John Hixson
Morris Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hixson
Randall
Surrogate Triplets Reported as Medical Milestone
A infertile woman used her sister as a surrogate to bear triplets marking an unprecedented medical milestone, according to officials. The report notes the birth as a notable development in reproductive medicine and cites U.S World coverage.
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U.s.world
Cyanide access and safeguards in Iowa labs and industry
A Gazette survey finds cyanide is readily available in labs and industry but not in stores. Experts note training and certification are required to handle it and universities have limited undergraduate use due to safety concerns while researchers retain access.
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Iowa Department of Health
Des Moines
Ken Choquette
University of Iowa
U of I
Department
Leodis Davis
Choquette
the Gazette
Mike Rehberg
Division of Criminal Investigation Laboratory
Rehberg
Chicago
The
Gazette
Scientific Research Products
Central Scientific
Daigger & Son
Central
Bundy Execution Bid Rejected by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court denied Theodore Bundy’s bid to stay his Wednesday execution, the second court denial in 24 hours. Bundy, 39, faces execution for the 1978 deaths of Lisa Levy and Margaret Bowman at Florida State University and the abduction and killing of Kimberly Leach.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Theodore Bundy
Bundy
Gregory Costas
Polly Nelson
Miami
Florida State Prison
Starke
Dade County
Lisa Levy
Margaret Bowman
Florida State University
Kimberly Diane Leach
Lake City
Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription and mailing details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 lists address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and carrier rates 2.25 per week. Mail options include Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks with 140.00 for 52 weeks to states and territories. No mail subscriptions accepted where Gazette carrier service operates.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
AP News
P.O. Box
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Metro- Iowa
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Iowa Today
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