Branstad presses lawmakers over budget reforms
Gov. Terry Branstad pushes the Legislature to pass permanent budget fixes before a 1 cent sales tax increase, warning across the board 5 percent cuts next July if not enacted. Democratic leaders face pressure amid a volatile election year and postponed requests for $107 million in state employee pay raises and $16 million in back pay.
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Iowans urged to lobby legislators over budget crisis
The Gazette calls on Iowans to pressure lawmakers as Iowa faces a growing budget mess. It warns against further delays and warns that deficits could reach 1.5 billion annually by 2008 without reform, urging quick action via phone or mail. It references Gov Branstad and groups like the Fisher Committee and Iowa Group for Economic Development.
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Teen dancer Jenna Bell stars in The Image Group
Jenna Bell, seven, one of the youngest members of The Image Group, shows a bold attitude as Walking with Youth Plus in Monday's Gazette.
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Today’s Chuckle Light at end of tunnel joke
A quip jokes that if there is a light at the tunnel’s end the bill for it will be billed to you, playing on the idea of unexpected charges.
Curbs put on Yeltsin's wide power
Moscow reports the Russian Congress limits Boris Yeltsin to three more months as prime minister and ends his decree powers once a new government is formed. Deputies vote 683 to 123 to place the cabinet under parliament and require a mid July nomination for a new prime minister while preserving Yeltsin's presidency.
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Power and funding threaten Iowa American Indian student group event
The University of Iowa American Indian Student Association faces backlash fears as its spring powwow and October Native American Education Conference depend on community support. Chair Orrenzo Snyder says rising facility fees and recent controversy could push the group into losses after fundraising for last fall’s conference.
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