Cedar Rapids mayor endorsement stirs wary election talk
In Cedar Rapids the mayor backed Al Gore, a move that raises questions about party affiliation in a nonpartisan city. Officials say her stance won t signal a run for higher office while residents weigh potential fallout for federal grants and city ties in a tight presidential race.
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Court voids broadcaster response rules before Election Day
A federal appeals court struck down longstanding FCC rules that required broadcasters to offer candidates rebuttal time to responses to attacks and political endorsements. The ruling came a month before Election Day, leaving the impact unclear but hailed by the National Association of Broadcasters as a victory for free speech. The court said the commission failed to justify the rules.
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Agent Orange linked to possible diabetes in veterans study
An Institute of Medicine report finds limited suggestive evidence of a link between Vietnam era Agent Orange exposure and Type 2 diabetes, though not conclusive. Vietnam Veterans of America welcomes the finding and pushes for service connection and veteran screening. Dr David Tollerud notes long accumulated findings support a possible association.
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Correction on Iowa tax per capita ranking misreported
The Wednesday Gazette corrects an error from the U.S. Census Bureau stating Iowa ranked 28th in per capita tax collections from residents in 1998, not 29th as previously reported. A correction will be published for accuracy and fairness. Phone 398-8313.
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Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location.
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Senate passes crime measure with Aimee's Law intact
The Senate approved a sweeping crime package 95 to 0 after keeping Aimee's Law which requires states to imprison murderers rapists and child molesters long enough or fund investigations if crimes recur in another state. The measure links sentencing to interstate recidivism and funds cross state prosecutions.
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