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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2002
Page
7
At Guantanamo Bay Cuba nearly two thirds of about 300 detainees refused meals after a guard removed a detainee’s turban. The protest waned after Brig. Gen. Lehnert allowed makeshift turbans and promised books and Koran access while warning of inspections.
Democrats in Congress voiced growing skepticism about the war on terrorism and President Bush's military buildup. Senate Majority Leader Daschle said the Afghanistan mission could fail if key leaders like Mohammed Omar and Osama bin Laden remain at large, while Republicans accused him of undermining efforts.
Gov. John Rowland signed a bill increasing the state cigarette tax from 50 cents to 1.11 per pack starting April 3, aiming to close a $1 billion two year budget gap. Connecticut will have the third highest tax behind New York and Washington.
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