Trade deals blamed for factory losses in America, Sanders says
Bernie Sanders claims since 2001, 60,000 factories vanished in America due to trade. he asserts trade agreements were written to shut down U S plants, avoid paying workers well, dodge environmental rules, and move production abroad to bring goods back cheaply. The claim cites Sanders speaking to the Iowa Federation of Labor.
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Sanders trade claims face scrutiny by Fact Checker
The Fact Checker analyzes Sanders claims on manufacturing job losses and wages, citing BLS data that shows 59,792 factories closed between 2001 and 2014 and mixed international wage comparisons. It notes Iowa wages and global contrasts, questions about environmental standards, and concludes Sanders misleads on overall manufacturing decline and Iowa earnings.
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Survivors Prepare for Colorado Hiking Trip From Mercy
Seven cancer survivors and seven caregivers will travel to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park for a five day hike. Mercy Medical Center led training at the YMCA and Mercy staff guided the trip with Live by Living. Donations from Mercy's Family Cancer Resource Center funded most costs.
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The Gazette Publication Details and Subscriptions
The Gazette established January 10, 1883, is published daily at Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists subscription rates for in and out of state and provides contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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