Vilsack Pederson Lead by Example on Pay Cuts in Iowa
Iowa Governor Vilsack and Lieutenant Governor Pederson cut their salaries by 6 percent to reflect budget austerity. The move, totaling about 11,000 dollars, signals moral authority while challenging other officials to share sacrifices amid a large revenue-expenditure gap. The column discusses tax cut debates and proposes ideas for revenue improvements.
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Appeals court overturns $109 million abortion doctors verdict
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that anti abortion activists are protected by the First Amendment for Web site and poster content calling abortion doctors baby butchers and criminals. The panel said liability arises only if material direct threats or authorizes violence. Planned Parenthood plans to seek review or Supreme Court consideration.
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Nussle Defends GOP Budget Plan in House Vote
Rep. Jim Nussle leading Budget Committee defense of a near two trillion dollar GOP blueprint faces opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey as Democrats criticize social program cuts. House approves a non binding resolution 222-205 with Iowa’s Boswell voting no over agriculture cuts. Senate action by April 15 required.
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Correction errors noted in Gazette column and quote
A Wednesday story on the death penalty and mentally retarded people corrected a dropped word in David Balduss quote concerning Russia and Albania as the only European countries with the death sentence now but not using it. Phyllis Kriz surname misspelled in Back Burner column on Tuesday and March 20. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness of news reports and headlines in this space. Phone 398 8313.
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The Gazette Promotes Recycling In Agriculture Coverage
The Gazette highlights sustainable farming culture by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton in Cedar Rapids and other recycling locations nearby.
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Republicans push 2002 budget through House
Republicans pass a 1.94 trillion dollar 2002 budget 222 to 205 in the House amid Bush tax cut and spending restraint plans. Democrats push a separate 60 billion dollar tax cut for this year, while Senate Republicans seek details and a final figure next month.
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