Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 2021

Page

4

Biden Sees Jobs Report as Proof for Spending Push

The April labor data show 266000 new jobs and a 6.1 percent unemployment rate, challenging the administration's claim of a strong recovery. Critics argue the modest gains reflect uneven effects of the $1.9 trillion relief package while Biden presses a broader $4 trillion infrastructure and social plan ahead of next year’s elections.

Washington Joe Biden U.S Congress Biden

Biden economy eyes marathon stance on jobs data

The April jobs report shows mixed signals as though critics argue unemployment benefits keep workers at home. Biden defends the plan saying more time and spending are needed to steer the economy forward amid lingering supply shortages. Political experts weigh whether the data will harden GOP resistance or boost support for additional stimulus.

Jon Linber Eurasia Group Lieber

Ex-cops face civil rights charges in Floyd's death

A federal grand jury indicted four former Minneapolis officers Derek Chauvin Thomas Lane J Kueng and Tou Thao for willful violations of George Floyds constitutional rights during his May arrest Chauvin already faces state murder and manslaughter charges and seeks a new trial Lane Kueng and Thao face state trial August 23 The indictments underscore DOJ policing reform priorities following Floyds death and national protests in 2020

Minneapolis George Floyd Derek Chauvin Thomas Lane J. Kueng Tou Thao Chauvin Justice Department Floyd Joe Biden Ahmaud Arbery Georgia al Sharpton Kueng Lane Thao U.S. District Court

Arizona audit postpones plan to interview voters

The Arizona Senate will delay plans to contact voters in the GOP led recount of about 2.1 million ballots in Maricopa County amid Justice Department concerns that potential voter intimidation could violate federal law. Pamela Karlan warned the contractor Cyber Ninjas risks ballot damage and questioned plans to identify registrations and conduct phone interviews and canvassing. Officials say Maricopa County results have been validated despite Republican efforts to pursue unusual inquiries into the election.

Arizona Senate Justice Department State Senate Karen Fann Department Pamela Karlan Fann Donald Trump Maricopa County Biden

India Covid surge echoes in countries facing virus spikes

Global health officials warn nations with fragile systems risk India style disaster as Sohag Egypt hospitals struggle with a third wave. Doctors report five physicians lost in one week while authorities impose 9 pm closures for Eid and limit gatherings to curb spread.

Sohag Egypt The Nile Mahmoud Fahmy Mansour Doctors’ Union India Turkey Vedat Bulut Independent Turkish Medical Association

Pfizer and BioNTech seek full FDA approval for COVID vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech have filed a biologics license application to the FDA seeking full approval for their COVID-19 vaccine. They aim to move beyond emergency use status, enabling broader marketing and potential employer vaccination mandates. Data for the request will be submitted in coming weeks.

Pfizer Biontech U.S U.S. Food and Drug Administration Moderna Johnson & Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jobs White House Associated Press Iden Arizona World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Brazil Jammu Narendra Modi Bloomberg News
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication