Iowa House Reapportionment Bill Sets Stage for 1980 Census
The Iowa House bill shifts primary reapportionment duties to the Legislative Service Bureau, while the Senate backs a citizens committee path. Senator Jack Nystrom delays full Senate action to allow an interim study between 1979 and 1980 sessions. Early 1980 decisions could let public understand reapportionment aims and avoid last minute cram sessions in 1981.
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Legislative Service Bureau
Senate
Senate State Government Committee
Jack Nystrom
Gov
Ray
Nystrom
House
Kahn the unafraid critic in Washington’s inflation fight
Alfred E. Kahn of Cornell University stands as Washington’s most engaging figure in a thankless role as inflation adviser. He speaks plainly, defends his views even when unpopular, and remains independent enough to return home if Carter rejects him. His mix of humor, history, and stubborn candor marks him as a rare, influential outsider in a city of power.
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Alfred Edward Kahn
Cornell University
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Kahn
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Alfred Kahn
White House
City
Cornell
Jimmy Carter
Misgivings over gifts and refunds in Iowa politics
The Iowa Commerce Commission chair says Northwestern Bell will refund 43 million to overcharged customers, sparking skepticism about a hidden catch. Meanwhile the Iowa House approved 50 million in surplus refunds to taxpayers, with debate over a possible 3 million nuance. The same session funded snow removal while denying 3 million to replenish city funds, shifting costs to property taxpayers and fueling public skepticism.
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van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa House
Senate
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa
Iowa Senate Backs Self-Service Gas Nozzle Latches
The Iowa Senate passed a bill 43 to 1 requiring latches on self service gas nozzles to keep them open until tanks fill. Critics warn the move ignores real issues as gasoline shortages loom, joking that better gas smell now than no gas later.
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Iowa Senate
Senate
Federal worker pay gap urged to override 5.6 percent cap
A letter criticizes President Carter for proposing a 5.6 percent federal pay raise under the Pay Comparability Act of 1970. It cites OMB data showing 8.1 percent wage gaps with private industry and notes past raises of 5.5 percent while private-sector rates rose 9 to 10.7 percent. The writer urges Congress to disapprove the 5.6 percent cap and seeks support from federal employees to pressure lawmakers.
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Office of Management and Budget
Tauke
President Carter
96Th Congress
Rep. Tauke
Fairness of Friend of the Court payments questioned
A reader questions why ex spouses must pay $20 to file papers to pursue child support. The letter argues contempt of court is enforceable by law and contends the system is unfair, noting the Friend of the Court enforces orders but imposes fees on those seeking funds. It also defends the Palo shutdown reporting and criticizes local civil defense for lacking water provisions and evacuation planning.
Iowa Power Shutdown Warning From April 1979
A public warning argues that involuntary electric power shutoffs could hit homes and offices in Iowa unless new plants are built. Citing an Iowa Generation Study, it projects a need for 10,900 additional megawatts by 1999 with costs of about 4.5 billion dollars, urging immediate action to avoid appliance outages.
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America
U.S
Iowa
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