Internet gambling ban battle roars in Congress
Column recounts Rep. Jim Leach efforts to bar using credit cards checks and money orders for online gambling as part of money laundering measures. The piece notes House leadership and industry pressure, questions about motives, and warns of broader implications if payments to casinos are curtailed. columnist Mike Deupree hints at lobbying and political maneuvering.
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Cancer drug sparks growth of heart vessels in study
Swiss researchers tested GM CSF in 21 patients with clogged arteries. After two weeks those treated showed markedly improved blood flow, suggesting the drug promotes natural coronary bypass growth and could offer a safer alternative for patients unable to undergo bypass surgery or angioplasty.
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Gazette promotes farming via soybean ink and recycling drive
The Gazette highlights its commitment to future farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle with City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest recycling location. AP holds exclusive republication rights for local news.
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New Breast Cancer Surgery Aims to Spare Lymph Nodes
A leading expert said new surgical techniques could save lymph nodes and avoid radiotherapy after breast cancer surgery. Traditional procedures remove all armpit lymph glands to stage spread, but about 20 percent of women suffer arm swelling and disability even when tumors are early.
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Sentinel node biopsy gains support in cancer testing debate
New evidence from the European Cancer Conference shows removing a single sentinel lymph node can predict cancer spread as accurately as removing all nodes. Experts urge longer follow up before universal adoption while noting the procedure is already common in top centers despite some caution.
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Wade couple marks 50th wedding anniversary open house
The 50th wedding anniversary open house for Martyn and Pat Wade of Cedar Rapids will start at 3 p.m. Saturday October 27 2001 at Legion Hall Ryan. The Gazette invites readers to comment on accuracy fairness and completeness of news items and will publish corrections or clarifications in this space. Call 319 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212.
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