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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1995
Page
3
In Marietta Georgia Jesse Jackson leads about 300 supporters on a 30 mile march against House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the GOP Contract with America. Rebuild America, Keep hope alive, and Boot Newt rally cries echo through the crowd.
Washington AP reports looming Medicare policy shifts may raise Part B premiums and out-of-pocket costs for seniors. GOP discussions center on saving $256 to $283 billion over seven years, with options including higher premiums, deductible hikes, and 20 percent lab test charges.
Washington AP Human rights groups attack Pentagon plans to develop laser weapons that could blind soldiers. A decision on full scale production of the Laser Countermeasure System may come next month. Army argues the weapons aim to disable optical gear and defend troops, not blind enemies. Human Rights Watch and ICRC push for a global ban, citing five or more blinding laser programs, while five others were canceled or dormant. The Clinton administration opposes a ban.
National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre supports congressional hearings on citizen militias and disavows any NRA ties to extremist groups. He also vows to push for repeal of the assault weapon ban while Sen. Feinstein says enough Senate votes exist to block a repeal.
In LT. CHARLES Missouri volunteers battle to hold back floodwaters along sandbag lines where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers join. The crest is forecast near 37 feet on the Missouri, well above flood stage, with two deaths already attributed to the flooding.
A Times Mirror Center poll shows the American public is more cynical and distrustful of elected officials than journalists. Only 18 percent rate Washington officials highly for honesty, versus 53 percent among national press. The public also distrusts religious leaders and business executives more than the media.
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