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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2000
Page
8
The piece discusses the FDA approved abortion pill mifepristone and its uncertain impact on abortion access. It notes limited availability, differing views on clinic access and protests, and the political divide shaping reproductive rights. It asks whether public minds will change and reflects on ideal world contrasts.
IOC head Samaranch hailed the games as the greatest ever while memorable moments included a tight 10 000 meters finish with Haile Gebreselassie Paul Tergat and Assefa Mezgebu. Wyoming’s Rulan Gardner defeated Aleksandr Karelin in Greco Roman wrestling. Iowa natives Terry Brands and Lincoln McIlravy earned bronze. NBC coverage drew criticism yet included poignant Gallipoli segments highlighting Australian pride.
Jim Cain of the Iowa Coalition for Housing and the Homeless argues Cedar Rapids faces real affordable housing shortages. He notes 34 percent cannot afford a two bedroom at fair market rent, 28,672 live doubled up or pay half income on housing, and subsidizes wages undercut true costs.
Cedar Rapids resident Nancy Combs urges voters in House District 52 to back Jeremy Brigham after recounting her disappointment with Pat Shey. She cites parity for mental health treatment and gun policy as areas where Shey reportedly failed to align with stated positions.
A reader thanks a Sept. 24 page 1 article on access to public information. The letter urges citizens to scrutinize civil servants and reminds officials that the public may question operations and seek records to preserve democracy. Kevin Readman Iowa City cites Madison Jefferson and Franklin.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with required name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. One letter per writer every 30 days. No anonymity. Provide address Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa com with full details.
A reader argues that when towns designate privately owned areas as historic districts they should cover repairs exceeding normal costs or standard practices. They support preserving historic architecture but note private owners face affordability limits and advise public funding for above normal maintenance.
A viewer notes an elderly woman recounting hardship to afford medicine while clip shows her in a Tommy Hilfiger shirt. The commentator questions how she can buy a shirt costing 65 to 70 dollars if she struggles for food.
The piece notes Gore's crude remark about a Clinton accusation drew liberal media backlash, while Bush faced criticism for using an obscene label for a Times reporter. The article contrasts the two episodes, highlighting political fallout and public reaction.
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