30 Jun 2001
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2001
Page
1
Cornell College grads traveled from across the country to thank bar owner Joe McClain of Mount Vernon on Friday for mentorship. The tribute highlighted McClain's impact on students and local leaders.
Jeffrey and Andrea Smith of Fairfield danced to a jazz band during Symphony Night 2001 at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra performed as about 10,000 people attended. The Smiths joined Swing Phonia for later performances.
Gazette report notes Co pigs in Cincinnati cows in Kansas City and American Gothic couples in Cedar Rapids face theft and vandalism while Snoopy statues in St Paul have escaped damage so far. Police say most damage occurs at night with few culprits caught.
A downtown sculpture crime scene in Cincinnati mirrors national trends as 200 cows face vandalism and ear removal. Kelly Taylor of Country Club Plaza notes similar issues in Chicago and New York City, with subdued complaints and broad local support for the display.
The Senate approved sweeping patients rights legislation 59 to 36, aiming to shield doctors and patients from HMOs abuses and let Americans sue insurers. Iowa senators split with Senator Harkin for and Senator Grassley against the bill as Bush administration opponents push to rewrite it.
The bill would extend emergency care access and specialist visits, permit appeals to independent reviewers, and allow lawsuits in state court with potential damages. Senate Democrats and Republicans supported it, while a bloc of Republicans and an independent opposed. Bush warned he could not sign, despite changes reflecting his principles. He plans to push for stronger patient protections and accountability in the House.
Cedar Rapids motorists see gasoline drop nearly 30 percent in six weeks with prices as low as 1.19 per gallon. Jeff Fields notes the bargain while expecting possible price jumps before the Fourth of July. Economists cite higher refinery output and weaker demand as reasons.
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