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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2009
Page
2
Terminally ill patients with less than six months to live may soon request doctors to prescribe lethal medication in Washington state. The briefing notes policy details and political reactions as the state contemplates end of life options and safeguards.
The Gazette Co. restructures with leadership change as editor shifts to information content conductor. Lyle Muller becomes editor while the writer leads independent content creation. The move sparks online debate and a public chat drawing 37 questions. Local coverage cites support from Tim McGuire amid industry skepticism.
As of Sunday at least 4,253 U.S. service members have died since the Iraq war began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press tally. The report lists ongoing casualties and outlines other local and national items in the period.
Sunday March 1 lottery results include Pick 3 9 5 5 Pick 4 6 3 2 2 Powerball 13 31 41 45 46 Powerball 21 Jackpot 130.4 million Power Play 4 No winner. Wednesday jackpot 150 million Illinois Little Lotto 6 14 18 25 33 Saturday Hot Lotto 3 6 21 22 27 Hot Ball 2
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids IA provides daily local news. It lists mailing and subscription rates, delivery options, and contact numbers for subscription service and the newspaper office.
A fragmented contact listing shows telephone numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices. It includes general news lines and circulation contacts with multiple toll free numbers and a reference to an online GazetteDirectory at GazetteOnline.com.
The Gazette highlights sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 901 Ingleside Dr. SW, or other local recycling locations to support agriculture and the environment.
Iraq faces reduced security funding as oil prices fall from 150 to about 45 dollars a barrel. Lt Gen Frank Helmick says Iraq must choose where to trim arms, patrol boats or air power while planning a capable security force amid tighter budgets and a U S pullout. Government cuts have lowered projected spending from 79 billion to 68 billion and then 64 billion dollars.
The Iraqi parliament postponed weekend budget action as lawmakers argued cuts still fall short. Defense spending and hard choices face the minister and prime minister while U S forces exit Iraqi cities by end of June and combat operations end by August 2010. Oil plans seek wider powers to boost production and revive the Iraqi National Oil Co with an oil and gas council to oversee investments.
American International Group faces a fourth government rescue as the Fed and Treasury prepare up to 30 billion in fresh TARP capital to prop up the insurer. AIG has already received about 150 billion in loans and now plans to convert 38 billion in cash debt to equity stakes in units operating in 50 countries.
As U.S. papers face revenue cuts and layoffs, the proposal to convert papers into tax exempt non profits funded by large endowments draws interest. Yale’s David Swensen argues endowments could protect autonomy and preserve journalism in democracy. Critics warn of donor influence and limits on editorials and endorsements.
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