Grassley poised for reelection amid volatile political climate
In Des Moines GOP circles Sen. Charles Grassley faces a possible third term challenge from state Sen. Jean Lloyd Jones and Democrat Anne Freeburg as national sentiment swings against incumbents. Senate aide Sen. Phil Gramm warns Republicans to avoid complacency while touting Grassley’s anti waste record.
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John Kirsch
EL Moines
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Lowa City
Rosanne Freeburg
Cedar Rapids
New Hartford
Phil Gramm
Texas
Gramm
Alan Dixon
D-Ill
Carol Mosley Braun
Harris Wofford
Dick Thornburgh
Pennsylvania
Wofford
Grassley flip flops on defense issues in Iowa clash
Lloyd Jones accuses Sen. Grassley of flip flopping on defense spending amid signals from the Pentagon and voters. Grassley defends votes linking job protections to a proposed $4.2 billion cut and notes concerns about a national deficit. Exon calls Grassley’s stance influenced by lobbying, while Grassley votes against shifting $6 billion to domestic programs.
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Vington
Ashington
Jean Lloyd-Jones
Charles Grassley
Pentagon
Grassley
Senate
Lloyd-Jones
D-Iown City
Jim Exon
D-Neb
Exon
Senate Armed Services Committee
Iowa
Tom Harkin
Senate OKs 1.4 million healthy start bill in Iowa
The Iowa Senate approved a 1.4 million package aimed at reducing infant mortality and expanding prenatal care and family planning. The bill funds services for at risk women and children, coordinates care in Sioux City and Des Moines, and seeks waivers to expand Me diPASS enrollment with potential savings. Reports on cost reductions are due by January 1993 before returning to the House.
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Rod Boshart
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Sen
Dale Tieden
R-Elkader
Elaine Szymoniak
D-Des Moines
House
Michael Connolly
D-Dubuque
Sioux City
State Department of Human Services
Medipass
General Assembly
Iowa House panel backs ethics bill curbing debt disclosures
Des Moines AP The House State Government Committee approved a bill removing debts from legislators disclosure filings opting for income statements instead. Opponents warn of loopholes while supporters say broad debt disclosure forces too many to quit or not run. The bill creates an ethics panel, tightens gift rules, and imposes a revolving door ban. Lobbyists and groups would register and reveal compensation.
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DES Moines
House State Government Committee
Oppo
Bisignano
House
Statehouse
Iowa Trust
Democrats study income tax reform in Iowa
Democrats in the Iowa House and Senate explore revenue options including using proceeds from a 1 cent sales tax hike to fund a higher standard deduction for child care credits. Speaker Arnould says the plan aims to lessen sales tax impact on low and middle income residents while considering smaller adjustments this session.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
House
Bob Arnould
Davenport
Senate
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
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