Reforming No Fault Divorce Faults Back In Style
A column argues against reviving fault in divorce arguing no fault laws reduced anger but left women financially vulnerable and custody disputes still require blame. State proposals in Michigan and about a dozen others would raise waiting periods or require grounds like adultery or abuse. Experts warn longer delays may harm children and not stop divorces while urging policies to support stable marriages.
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Michigan
Judiciary Committee
Maggie Scarf
New York
Andrew Cherlin
Johns Hopkins University
Rockefeller wins Senate nomination and Hagel leads in Nebraska
West Virginia Democrat Jay Rockefeller wins the Senate primary with 89 percent and 44 percent of precincts reporting. Nebraska Republicans pick Omaha banker Chuck Hagel over Don Stenberg 63 to 37 percent with 42 percent of precincts reporting, setting Hagel to face Gov. Ben Nelson in November.
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Jay Rockefeller
West Virginia
Senate
Nebraska
Omaha
Chuck Hagel
Ben Nelson
U.S. Senate
Hagel
Don Stenberg
Stenberg
Veterans Affairs
Nelson
Jim Exon
Rockefeller
Bruce Barilla
Betty Burks
Finnish Family Watches Clever High Graduation Online
Pomp and cyberspace meet as Clever High School graduates are seen by relatives in Finland Sweden and the United States through a CU SeeMe video conference. Riikka Ruokonen and Patrik Melin share moments online while classmates receive diplomas in Missouri.
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Missouri
Clever High School
Riikka Ruokonen
Finland
Dan Swadley
Ruokonen
Esko
Liisa Ruokonen
Lappeenranta
Southwest Missouri School
Patrik Melin
Sweden
Melin
Cornell University
United States
Canada
Hanna
Dongola
Clever, Mo
Free tours at Brucemore Cedar Rapids this Friday and Saturday
The Gazette corrects an Explore 96 item that previously said free tours would run all week. Tours at Brucemore will be offered Friday and Saturday with no admission charge. Readers with concerns may call 398-8313 about correction details.
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Brucemore
Cedar Rapids
Explore
the Gazette
Wiv
Kcrg-T
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