Supreme Court ends use of racketeering laws against abortion protests
The Supreme Court rules 8-0 that protesters cannot be prosecuted under RICO style laws aimed at organized crime. The decision removes a threat to free speech and preserves protections for clinics under other statutes like the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Pro-choice and pro-life groups weighed in as the ruling closes a long legal chapter from 1986 onward.
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Iran to launch euro oil bourse amid dollar concerns
The article cites Iran plans to trade oil in euros starting March 20 while Syria moved to euros Feb 20 and Saddam Hussein allegedly did so in 2000. It notes experts worry euro adoption could erode dollar dominance, referencing Nixon’s 1971 shift off gold, Bretton Woods, and Stiglitz’s $2 trillion Iraq cost.
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Underground Passages shines at Theatre Cedar Rapids
Mary Kant praises Theatre Cedar Rapids for the original production Underground Passages by David Martino with music by Gerard Estella. She lauds local writers musicians and stage designers and urges audiences to see the show locally.
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Proposal to move TouchPlay gambling to a Cedar River boat
A reader suggests relocating all TouchPlay machines in the Cedar Rapids area to a boat on the Cedar River. The proposal argues it would satisfy gambling opponents, maintain local revenue, and fund existing businesses while adding a couple table games. The letter also contains strong criticisms of Jetseta Gage’s family and DHS handling in a separate portion.
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Bush faces a second-term struggle amid mounting controversies
Amid Katrina fallout warrantless spying and a Dubai port dispute the White House struggles to gain traction. With midterm elections near GOP strategists fear renewed backlash as Bush seeks to promote health care competitiveness and energy goals while facing a lukewarm 40 percent approval and calls for a more consultative approach with Congress.
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