Editorial: Limiting non economic damages in malpractice
The Gazette weighs a proposal by Rep Kraig Paulsen to cap non economic damages in medical malpractice suits. While reducing insurance costs may help, critics say victims like caregivers and laid off workers would be unfairly harmed. The piece advocates enhancing disclosure so patients can vet doctors and facilities before treatment as a more balanced remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
Paulsen
Iowa
U.S. Senate
Bush
U.S. House
Critique of United Nations and Libya in Human Rights row
The piece argues against trusting the United Nations as a global moral authority. It cites Libya's alleged human rights abuses and slave trade, questions Libya chairing the UN Commission on Human Rights, and notes oil money influencing African selection. It challenges antiwar critics by contrasting historic moral failings of Europe with Libya and Libya-linked groups.
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United States
Security Council
United Nations
Libya
U.N. Commission On Human Rights
Labolish
Tommy Calvert Jr
Sudan
Hot
New York Times
Tor Moarmmar Gaddafi
African Union
Rights Commission
Africa
Europe
Bosnia
Tabolish
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Cedar Rapids industrialists remembered in local history
Readers recall Howard Hail Thomas Sinclair and George Douglas as late 19th and early 20th century Cedar Rapids plant owners whose ventures spurred local employment and growth. The piece contrasts thriving pasts with decayed current sites and urges a June 10 yes vote for RiverRun funded by a local option sales tax, honoring these workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Howard
Thomas Sinclair
George Douglas
Linn County
War raises more questions than answers
Letter from Kathleen Hail Cedar Rapids questions the war over oil, casualties, non Americans, civil rights at home, and peace signs. She notes oil wells cited as U.S. accomplishments, questions the first casualty label, and asks why street observers lack peace symbol knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Kathleen
Cedar Rapids
Labor unions back Cedar Rapids RiverRun project
Local labor groups endorse the RiverRun project, arguing it creates jobs and strengthens the community finance and workforce. Jeanne Brandes notes recreation and beautification tie to future prosperity while urging others to support the effort and endorsing Bush's 2004 campaign rhetoric is mentioned by sources.
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Cedar Rapids
RiverRun
Jeanne Brandes
China's Youthful Leaders Rise Under Jiang Zemin
An editorial from the Providence Journal discusses China’s leadership transition. Hu Jintao becomes general secretary while Jiang Zemin retains control of the Central Military Commission, shaping authority between the new and aging leaders amid a growing wealth gap and faltering welfare system. Wen Jiaobao named premier to implement policies.
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Iraq
Hu Jintao
Chinese Communist Party
Iang Zemin
Wen
China
Jiang Zemin
Central Military Commission
Bush says UN irrelevant over Iraq action
President George Bush argues the United Nations is irrelevant as the Security Council has not acted against Iraq. He contends the UN remains a vital forum for international views, debate, and careful consideration of problems and solutions.
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Bush
United Nations
Iraq
Afghanistan
Palestine
George Bush
Security Council
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