Flexible leave plan questioned in Cedar Rapids column
Mike Deupree critiques a proposed 24 flex day system for Cedar Rapids city employees, arguing it shifts sick leave toward nonessential use, risks abuse, and harms productivity. He compares it to traditional sick leave and warns about practical staffing during year end. Deupree notes the column appears in The Gazette on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Acme Widget Co
Bill
John
Mike Deupree
the Gazette
Folate Linked to Reduced Colon Cancer Risk in Women
A study of 121,700 US nurses from 1976 to 1994 shows women with high folate intake from food or supplements for at least 15 years have a 75 percent lower risk of colon cancer. Foods rich in folate include leafy greens, fruits, spinach, broccoli, and fortified cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Annals of Internal Medicine
United States
Edward Giovannucci
Harvard Medical School
Kim Jessup
Americans eat 25 percent of vegetables as french fries in study
ATLANTA AP A Cancer Journal study led by Dr. Susan Krebs-Smith finds Americans now eat 19 percent more vegetables and 22 percent more fruit since 1970, yet 25 percent of vegetables consumed are french fries. The report notes fast food spoons potatoes, while cancer death rates decline partly from better screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Atlanta
Susan M. Krebs-Smith
Cancer
Stitute
Krebs-Smith
National Cancer _ Institute
Krebs- Smith
Democrats mull plan to force Clinton censure vote
House Democrats weigh a move to compel a vote on censuring President Clinton over the Lewinsky affair. They aim to constrain the inquiry to the Monica Lewinsky matter and set a timetable, opposing a broader impeachment probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Clinton
Lewinsky
White House
Democrats weigh censure option amid Clinton inquiry push
The group considers a resolution for censure as an alternative to impeachment, a move that could force Republicans to confront the issue before midterm elections. Leaders discuss language with aim to wrap up the Lewinsky investigation soon. Starr’s six month bill brings total costs to about 33.5 million.
Also Mentioned on This Page
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Jessup
The
American Cancer Society
Karen Collins
City Carton
Sixth St
Tse
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
John Conyers
D-Mich
Judiciary Committee
Kenneth Starr
Independent Counsel
General Accounting Office
Third Avenue SE
Cedar
Service Department
Goodwrench
Lael
Sinvlexotts
Smiee Wal
Courhs
REE Stok
Internet
Jett Jakel
A-1
Allen's Motor Servis Bathquarters
Carmike Cinemas
Dance of Iowa
Dillard’ Art Méchosta Aztor's
Everen Securities
Frontier Garden Center
Glandorf
Specia
Irwin's Clothing
IRL Association
Just Your Style
KCRG
Krebs Flowers
Leinbach Chiropractic
Lindale Mall
Longbranch
Rapids
Iowa City
Yoaaki
Leinbach
Stuart W. Leinbach
D.C
Kirkwood Ct
Priday
Farly
Pendleton
Lindale
Old Capitol Center
Coral Ridge
Seiferts Plus & Talis
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!