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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1996
Page
1
A fragmented excerpt captures sharp exchanges between President Clinton and opponents. The dialogue suggests mutual respect amid policy disagreements and asserts public confidence in progress compared to four years prior.
President Clinton and Bob Dole traded charges in a 90 minute debate as they clashed on taxes spending and trust. Clinton boasted about job growth economy gains and welfare reductions while asserting Dole backed budgets would harm Medicare and education.
AP photos panel names Clinton the winner of the debate, noting six of seven judges viewed his performance as stronger and one called it a tie. Dole argued the GOP budget protects Medicare but faced questions about tax cuts and deficits.
Gazette staffers report Eastern Iowans split on Clinton and Dole after the debate. Residents like Danny Burgess of Vinton and Roger Wilson of Independence express support for Clinton or Dole, while Shirley Tekippe calls Dole hostile. Neil Matthias of Central City says Dole appeared better prepared.
A non scientific national poll on the Gazette internet site shows Bob Dole moving to 39.72 percent after the debate from 37.61 earlier with undecided voters contributing 2.11 points to his gain while Clinton rises to 48.33 percent and undecided voters fall to 6.88 percent.
Community health officials note senior citizens are at greatest risk and provide details on nearby clinics and free or reduced price vaccination options as part of the public health push.
In Independence the first degree murder trial of Gary Venzke stirs memories of Janine Venzke's 1995 death. Emmett Cooney recalls terror felt by East Elementary staff after the beating, while Venzke pleads not guilty by insanity. Neighbors and former MHI staff reflect on the community impact and search for closure.
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