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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1995
Page
7
Rep. Neil Harrison notes Iowa faces a large pool of delinquent child support. He cites $635 million in unpaid support and expects new licensing laws to lift collections by at least 5 million annually. The bill allows license loss, appeal to courts, and reinstatement upon agreement to pay.
Olson urged taxpayers and local businesses to back continued funding for technology, text books, and all day kindergarten. He noted the current levy raises 1.9 million, would have risen to 4.7 million if defeated, and stressed the need for sustained support over several years.
The New York Times cites studies showing Americans hold a larger share of wealth than other Western nations. In 1989 the richest 1 percent owned about 40 percent of U S wealth, while Britain in the postwar era ran 18 percent. The top 20 percent held 80 percent. Finland shows far more even distribution. Causes include automation, low taxes on the rich, weak minimum wage, weaker unions, and rising markets.
Anamosa based murder defendant Tom Van Skike: attorney Michael Sheehy argues DCI tainted witness recollections and improprieties include unchallenged car photo ID and an undercover agent pressuring for a confession. He seeks suppression of Larry Farrington testimony and questions autopsy conclusions by Thomas Bennett. Trial set for May 8.
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