Health care reform to wait until after elections
Congress resumes work with a full agenda and a short timeline as elections near. Health care reform is stalled while talks on communications policy and interstate banking proceed, with leaders preferring no rushed changes before November.
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Ongress
Senate
Congress
United States
Kernels claim 1994 Midwest League title in dramatic run
Cedar Rapids Kernels surge with 15 wins in 16 to end the season strong and capture the 1994 Midwest League playoff crown. They beat Western Michigan and Rockford to finish as league champions, marking a second title in three years for a California Angels farm team and a proud community moment.
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Western Michigan
Rockford
Ill
Cedar Rapids
California Angels
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Des Moines
Davenport
Burlington
Waterloo
Clinton
Sioux City
Dubuque
Keokuk
Iowa
Iowa Cubs
Republicans plot to reshape House rules before 1996 vote
Republicans in the House quietly consider reforms to empower the minority and change who controls legislation. The piece notes the current Democratic majority, Clinton’s low approval, and the aim to gain seats in the midterm elections while debating staff cuts and rule changes.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Merce Committee
John Dingell
Michigan
House
Ge Stille Cooma
Newt Gingrich
Ed Gillespie
House Republican Conference
Congress
White House
Clinton
Senate
Facilitated communication debated by community and Gazette
A reader argues that facilitated communication is valid for many, citing safeguards and success stories. The letter urges balanced coverage beyond horror stories and notes language recognition took time, suggesting FC may likewise prove valid with continued scrutiny and progress.
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The
Gazette
Gazette Accepts Public Letters and Guest Columns
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns on public business while noting many cannot be printed. Submissions may be edited and are non returnable. Include Cedar Rapids address or contact methods for delivery by mail fax email or CompuServe.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Clergyman Sees Value in YWCA Domestic Violence Training
A Cedar Rapids clergyman praises YMCA and YWCA Domestic Violence Volunteer Advocate training for its timeliness and usefulness to ministry. He urges clergy and church leaders to participate or invite speakers to unite against home abuse and to better aid victims and even perpetrators.
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YMCA
Cedar Rapids
Regis LaSalle partnership boosts Cedar Rapids business climate
Guest column highlights Regis and LaSalle high schools as vital partners in the Cedar Rapids metro economy. It cites 7500 graduates, high higher-education uptake, strong student-teacher ratios, and new tech labs, urging a $50 000 Regis LaSalle Foundation drive to sustain growth.
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Regis and
LaSalle
Regis
Regis and LaSalle
Regis-LaSalle Foundation
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