Homosexuality becomes unremarkable in modern tolerance
The piece notes a summer tally of nearly 500 Vermont civil unions and a broader shift toward normalizing gay relationships. It discusses the Boy Scouts controversy, rising acceptance, and surveys showing continued prejudice, highlighting how ordinary gay people are becoming part of everyday life.
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Vermont
Ellen DeGeneres
Anne Heche
Meg Ryan
Dennis Quaid
Supreme Court
Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scouts
United Way
Laura Schlessinger
Boy Scouts
Philadelphia
Indian Affairs head apologizes for agency past
Kevin Gover, Pawnee head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, apologized for a legacy of racism and inhumanity that included massacres and forced relocations. He spoke at the agency’s 175th anniversary, saying the BIA must make things right. The speech drew strong reactions from tribal leaders and federal officials.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kevin Gover
Gover
BIA
Susan Masten
California
National Congress of American Indians
Lloyd Tortalita
New Mexico
Acoma Pueblo
Bush and Gore Agree to Debates Talks Next Week
Bush and Gore campaigns will meet with the Commission on Presidential Debates next week to negotiate a fall series of televised debates. Bush seeks a single CPD sponsored debate plus two informal appearances while Gore favors the CPD format before any other plans.
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Bush
Gore
Waco
George W. Bush
al Gore
Don Evans
Commission
Karen Hughes
William Daley
Bipartisan Commission
CPD
Gore challenges Bush on financing private Social Security plan
Al Gore urged George W. Bush to explain how he would fund his proposal allowing workers to invest Social Security taxes in private accounts. Gore accused Bush of missing funding details while Bush spokesmen defended the plan, saying it would not undermine Social Security.
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Dallas Morning News
New Orleans
al Gore
George W. Bush
Austin
Bush
Ray Sullivan
Gore
Sullivan
Cheney's firm ran segregated restrooms overseas
Halliburton, chaired by Dick Cheney for five years, kept separate restrooms for American and foreign employees abroad citing cultural differences. Cheney says he was unaware of the policy, which the company calls not aimed at denigration and typical of some Eastern facilities. A State Department official and health expert questioned the practice’s justification. Cheney spokeswoman Julianna Weiss defended his record on harassment.
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Washington
GOP
Dick Cheney
Halliburton Co
Cheney
The
Energy Services Company
State Department
Julianna Glover Weiss
Congress
Defense Department
Halliburton
Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agricul ture by printing with soybean ink
The Gazette urges readers to recycle newspapers and drop them at City Carton in Cedar Rapids or via nearby recycling locations. The piece promotes sustainable printing, reuse, and community recycling efforts.
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Gore
Delgado Community College
the Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Gazette
Iowa City Gazette
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa City
Gazette Communications Inc
U.S
Associated Press
All AP News
Sapethes
FEC Recommends Buchanan Fund Access for Reform Nominee
FEC staff says Pat Buchanan should receive 12.6 million dollars due the Reform Party nominee. The commission must vote Tuesday to certify him as the party nominee, needing four of six commissioners to approve.
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Dallas Morning News
Pat Buchanan
Federal Election Committee
Reform Party
FEC
Buchanan
Index of Advertisements and Notices
A column of late breaking notices and advertisements appears in the index. The readable items are concise blocks likely for small local businesses and public announcements. The page emphasizes simple listings rather than full articles.
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Anna Quindlen Universal Press Syndicate
Indian Affairs
White House
Clinton
Lynn Cutler
Pittsburgh
Iag
Andidat
Gazette Communications, Inc
P.O
Eben
Siar
Uff Boyson
Hiawatha
Bathquarters
Collins Rd
Gery Speiche
Haley
Certifiea Financial
Mt. Vernon Rd
Kamal
Kcrg Radio High School
CRG TN
Krueger
Brad Lensing
Funeral & Cremat
MegaPage
Mercy Hospital
North Dodge Athletic Club
Oaknoll Retirement
Coma Pharmacy Associates
Phelan’s Interiors
Planned Parenthood
Quad City Internation
Ralston Creek Schumacher Carpets
Slumberland Smulekoff
Solid Waste Agency
A+ Landscape
All Seasons
Golf Amana Society
Asbury United Methodist
Avalon Networks
Ervarerians
Cons
Reeeceoresses Bible Study Fellowship
BSL
Castle Sports & Collections
Cedar Rapids Oeres Cent Chi-Chi’s
Coldwell Bankers Columns & Chocolate Cottage Grove Place
Cononeates
Dora Pitts
Edwardjones
Ellen's
Financial Planning Services
Fox Exceerp
Nasi Garland Gallery
Garnett Place
Conerenee Great Furniture Mart
Ocones H&r Block
Hunters Ridge Golf
Indian Creek
Sepenenenee
Lowa Realty
Kalona Antiques
Ac Vonanee
Penres
Teecens
Peeesad Reveeees
Febewes E Tenenee
Fandeead Rene Raaal
Tesenvas
Ware Nees
Peeestedt
Wabenvepesseey
Westdale Mall
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