Iowa Scene political notes from Cedar Rapids 1979
Frank Nye surveys campaign impatience and British contrast as Iowa faces early caucus jitters. He notes Tom Tauke remarks, Crane and Carter visits, straw polls, school prayer ruling misinterpretations, and Harkin on funny name studies.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette, Sun
Frank Nye
Bills move in Iowa General Assembly last week
A compilation of actions in the Iowa Legislature includes HF 719 passing the House to regulate hazardous waste handling, SF 278 moving to the Senate on traffic laws, and many appropriations and policy bills advancing or awaiting chamber action. Notable items include tax rebates, education funding, and expanded regulatory powers.
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Iowa pension system improves says senator sound and stable
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System is praised as sound and among the best in the country by Sen. Jack Nystrom R Boone. He contrasts IPERS with California noting California faces large unfunded liabilities and immediate retirement contributions per employee.
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