House approves landmark livestock bill for Iowa
The Iowa House approved Senate File 2239 after more than six hours of debate sending the measure to Gov. Tom Vilsack who pledged to sign. The bill creates a confinement livestock operation framework with a points-based matrix, local participation and a state veto on permit decisions, amid protests over local control and environmental concerns.
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Retiring Iowa rep recalls pranks and long service
Des Moines Iowa Phil Tyrrell 69 longtime Iowa House member bids farewell after 20 years recounting antics from earlier debates and a famous misdirection prank. Tyrrell plans to stay active in politics and his insurance business while enjoying grandchildren and hunting and fishing with wife Diane.
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Moderate Republicans reject Clancey for Iowa panel
Iowa Senate votes 27 20 to deny Clancey a seat on the Racing and Gaming Commission amid GOP resistance over her endorsement of Al Gore and civil rights stance. Democrats praise the move as standing against petty partisanship while Republicans fault the tone and timing of the nomination.
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Iowa House approves ban on human cloning
The Iowa House passed Senate File 2118 by a 92 to 1 vote and sent it to the governor. A compromise kept a four year ban on therapeutic cloning off the final language, allowed embryo research, and did not affect IVF or non human research, with Rep. Mary Mascher voting no.
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Iowa budget fight stalls adjournment as talks falter
The GOP budget plan seeks 388.4 million less than current levels funded by 222.4 million in one time sources. Jan Corderman of AFSCME warns salary cuts and furloughs threaten workers as negotiations with Gov. Vilsack fail to progress. Senate President Mary Kramer predicts a fruitless special session. Lawmakers wrap up with farewell speeches as a Capitol shutdown observer recalls long hours and family ties.
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