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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2002
Page
72
Republican Ernie Greiner was re elected to one of two Keokuk Board of Supervisors seats with 2172 votes. A canvass and likely recount will decide the second seat between Democrats Michael L Berg Carl Randy Martin and Republican Richard Denny.
In a Gazette column by Jacquelyn Mitchard the author argues that a two gunmen caused three weeks of fear in Washington D C and that a long range rifle plus accomplice created a terror pattern similar to a city under siege. She notes the social toll and likens the sniper’s method to a weapon with a mind behind it.
In Washington, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Martin Frost entered the race for Democratic leader as Rep. Richard Gephardt said he would not seek another term. Frost urged appealing to the center while Pelosi, the current No. 2, offered no immediate comment. Gephardt cited stepping down after eight years to pursue a broader political path.
Governor Don Siegelman demands a statewide recount of Alabama’s tight gubernatorial race after unofficial results show him trailing Republican Bob Riley by 3,195 votes out of over 1.3 million. He calls for hand recounts in Baldwin County and a full precinct by precinct review statewide.
Richard Gephardt announced plans to resign as House Democratic leader prompting a race between Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Martin Frost for the post. Pelosi, an eight term California congresswoman from the 8th District, serves on Appropriations and Intelligence committees and led the California Democratic Party in 1983 84. Frost, a twelve term Texas congressman from the 24th District, is a U.S. Army reservist and lawyer with a long political and family background.
The article notes Pelosi and Frost, longtime House veterans, differ on Iraq policy with Pelosi opposing Bush's Iraq authority and Frost supporting it. It cites Pelosi as senior on the intelligence committee and highlights a later vote against stronger trade deal powers. Pelosi won an eighth term from a California district and is favored to start the leadership contest.
The government approved a 20 minute HIV test OraQuick marking a milestone in rapid testing The test uses a finger prick blood sample and displays one or two reddish lines to indicate results FDA officials say it will reduce undiagnosed infections and boost testing, with broader use possible via waivers.
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