Debate highlights clash over economy civil rights and education
The contest between Gross and Vilsack featured sharp exchanges on budget accuracy and economic policy. Vilsack pressed for wage hikes and civil rights expansion while Gross favored broader development plans and resisted immediate wage increases. On education both framed tuition relief plans tied to inflation and no interest loans for graduates staying in Iowa.
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Debaters Earn Praise From Cedar Rapids Audience
A Gazette survey finds most Cedar Rapids residents praised both gubernatorial candidates after last night's debate. Voters cited Gov. Tom Vilsack as stronger on environmental issues and privacy of Planned Parenthood records, while noting both speakers were well-spoken.
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Debate reads through column as Iowa leaders clash
Inside columnist Mike Deupree reflects on the debate with Doug Gross defending change while Governor Vilsack faces questions. Rep. Dick Myers counters, saying voters see the governor’s agenda and question Gross, noting blame on regents and boards.
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Jude Law Nearly Misses Birth of Third Child
Sadie Frost gave birth to their third child, Rudy Law, five weeks early at a North London hospital weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces. Jude Law, filming in North Carolina, rushed home after Kate Moss helped Frost reach the hospital. Publicist Simon Halls confirmed the early arrival.
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Pitt moves to Troy official star selection ends The Fountain exit
Brad Pitt will star as Achilles in Wolfgang Petersen's Troy for Warner Bros. The project based on The Iliad centers on the battle of Troy. Production stoppage followed Pitt's departure from The Fountain and displaced Australian crew protested Pitt's move.
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Elizabeth Taylor Treated for Skin Cancer
Elizabeth Taylor received radiation therapy this summer for basal cell carcinoma and her publicist said there is no evidence of any residual disease. Dr. Ronald Thompson confirmed the actress is fine with no signs of cancer.
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Push Nevada creators explain game clues for $1 million prize
The creators of Push Nevada will explain how to hunt clues in a rebroadcast of the first episode next week. Ben Affleck and Sean Bailey introduce the rerun at 7 p.m. Thursday, before the 9 p.m. regular slot, detailing how clues point to the hidden loot.
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Russell Crowe Rocks As He Joins The Pretenders Tour
Oscar winner Russell Crowe and his band 30 Odd Foot Of Grunts earned a tour invite from Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. Hynde praised their recent record and announced a U S tour in January and February, backing Crowe’s rock ambitions despite skepticism about his talent.
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Birthdays Today Honor Anne Bancroft and More
Actress Anne Bancroft and actor John Ritter are among today’s birthday honorees, joined by Paul Benedict from The Jeffersons, singer Fee Waybill of The Tubes, actress Elvira, comedian Rita Rudner, and rapper Doug E Fresh.
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