Anniversary of Federal False Claims Act Highlights Vigilance
The article marks the act's 10th anniversary, crediting Iowa Senator Charles Grassley for passing the law and warning against efforts to weaken it. It explains qui tam whistleblowing, rewards, and notable settlements, noting health care fraud as the upcoming major focus and Grassley's push to protect the act.
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West's Kurdistan dream crosses regional borders
Dr. Nikolas K. Grosder argues the Kurdish quest for independence strains regional stability. The piece outlines Kurdish history, divisions among movements, and Western hesitations amid Turkish and Iraqi concerns, noting U S policy dilemmas and the failure to honor past promises to Kurds.
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Safety-first misconceptions hurt Iowa business and safety efforts
In letters to the Gazette, Stephen Reynolds argues OSHA fear undermines compliance, noting that professional safety work relies on trained experts like CIHs and CSPs. He cites ISU and UI programs, board exams, and regional safety groups, urging more resources for small to mid-sized companies.
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Iowa Osha
OSHA
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American Society of Safety Engineers
Liberal media bias and crime cures debate in letter
A Sept 4 letter argues mass media favor Republicans and pushes tougher crime measures over education. It criticizes Watergate Colson and contends conservatives should raise living wages to reduce youth crime while noting African Americans face job market downsizing. The writer accuses Congressmen Watts of joining a larger political “gang” seeking Bob Dole’s White House bid.
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Chuck” Colson
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Heteronyms and Contranyms in Wordplay Lore
In Eastern Iowa enthusiasts Dick Ridenour and I explore heteronyms words sharing spelling but different sounds and meanings. The feature surveys contranyms and reversibles cited by James Kilpatrick and Bill Bryson with examples and a field call for readers to find more such pairs.
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Thank you Cedar Rapids for a warm Monkees fan visit
A British Monkees fan expresses heartfelt thanks to Cedar Rapids residents. The writer praises Jodie at the motel for hospitality and directions to a hearty meal and Mary-Jen at Peppertree Studios for offering a Davy Jones autograph and a backstage pass after reading The Gazette. The sender notes they will miss leaving the city.
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Gazette letter submissions invite reader voices
The Gazette outlines its 300 word limit for letters. Authors must include name street address and daytime phone number while only name and hometown appear in print. Submissions can be mailed to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 fax and email details are provided.
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Wallace Alm to Address NARVE Benefits in Lindale Friday
Wallace Alm Area 4 director speaks on NARVE benefits at Bishop Buffet Lindale Friday at 1. The group previously preserved Railroad Retirement from Social Security and private trusts and protected Railroad Retirement Medicare from insurer takeovers.
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National Performance Review
Wallace Alm
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Lindale
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