Budget memo reveals Clinton options for deficit cuts and Social Security risks
Republicans released an Oct. 3 Rivlin memo outlining paths from no change to deep cuts and a balanced budget, with potential Social Security funding gaps by 2013. The document mentions raising the retirement age, higher payroll taxes, taxing benefits, capping benefits for the wealthy, and mortgage interest deductions. Clinton denied advocating Social Security or Medicare cuts while noting the memo is a list of options, not policy. The piece notes the irony of public Contract with America framing amid a weekend display of internal options. The column argues such disclosures affect voter cynicism and party stakes ahead of the election.
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White House
Alice Rivlin
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North Korea accord sparks cautious optimism and critique
The article weighs the US North Korea pact as a fragile step toward inspections and reactor dismantling, while warning skepticism remains. It notes rewards and security guarantees offered by Washington and questions whether détente is a bargain given midterm politics and past stances.
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North Korea
Korea
America
Judge Ito and press clash over Simpson pretrial coverage
A column argues the media overuses First Amendment rights in the O J Simpson case, urging restraint on interviews about alleged victim’s friend Faye Resnick and pretrial speculation. It questions risks to fair juror selection, proposes delaying broadcasts, and challenges press ethics in high profile trials.
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Potter Stewart
Simpson
O.J. Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
CNN
Larry King
New Jersey Turnpike
Docudrama on facilitated communication faces criticism
Louis and Marie Stepanek denounce CBS 60 Minutes and the film Cries From the Heart for promoting facilitated communication as a hoax. They cite cases across multiple states, listing ongoing scientific condemnations by major associations and media investigations.
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Marie Stepanek
CBS
New Hampshire
Georgia
Maryland
Michigan
Texas
California
Autism Society of America
Autism Research Institute
Wichita Eagle News
Letters to the Gazette on Iraq and cease-fire terms
The author argues that four years after the Gulf War Iraq still violates the cease-fire. It cites UN Resolution 686 and 12 prior resolutions demanding POW releases reparations and Kuwait sovereignty. About 600 Iraqi POWs remain, Iraqi authorities refuse Kuwait’s border recognition, and no restitution has been made for oil fires looting and art losses. Gene Hinman Mount Vernon.
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U.N. Security Council
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U.N
Gazette letter guidelines for readers
The Gazette invites reader letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone number, but only name and hometown will be printed. Submit to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by fax at 398 5846 or via email to Gazette Net on Fiona 368 8800 Compuserve 75144 1041 Internet 75144 1041 compuserve com.
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Bribery Warned in Solomon Proverb Teachings
Ancient verses warn that greed corrupts families and justice. Proverbs cite bribe taking as perverting law and rulers, while righteous rulers uphold order through justice. The texts connect bribery to societal decline and personal downfall.
Sunday Parking Woes at Cedar Rapids Event Hubs
Cedar Rapids residents complain about Sunday parking as the parkade remains closed. With events at the Paramount and Five Seasons Center, attendees face long walks, particularly elderly residents like Max Meixner urging an open parkade on Sundays.
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