Eye drops bill back in Senate in Iowa stalemate
Opponents gathered in the Iowa House to defeat a measure allowing optometrists to use drugs in eye exams. After technical amendments, the bill was sent back to the Senate for reconsideration. Debate included questions on suspending rules and licensing standards.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Roger Halvorson
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Delwyn Stromer
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Lura
Clark
Arlo Hullinger
D-Linn
Diane Brandt
D-Cedar Falls
State Department of Health
James West
R State Center
Council of blind urges eviction of credit union
The Iowa Council of the Blind asks the Iowa Commission for the Blind to remove the NFBI of Iowa credit union from the Des Moines building. They seek an accounting of funds and services provided April 1975 to December 1978 and for 1976 78 facilities and services spending.
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Nfbi Credit Union
Commission
NFBI
Council
Hochstatter
Tayor
the Gazette
Des Moines
Vinton
Grassley to Avoid Abortion Issue in 1980 Senate Bid
Des Moines Iowa Republican Charles Grassley says he will not stress abortion in his probable 1980 Senate race against Democrat John Culver. Grassley has formed an exploratory committee and foresees a primary battle with Des Moines businessman Tom Stoner. He cites fiscal policy, government philosophy, and right to work as key campaign themes.
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UPI
Charles Grassley
Alown
John Culver
Culver
Grassley
Senate
Tom Stoner
Roger Jepsen
Dick Clark
Pressure problem blamed for Wednesay pipeline blast injuring eight
A People's Gas Co spokesman said human error may have contributed to a Wednesday pipeline explosion that injured eight workers. He noted a pressure problem and that the pressure should have been reduced.
Iowa approves 1.1 million for winter road costs
The Iowa Senate gave final approval to a supplemental 1.1 million dollar appropriation to cover IDOT excess costs from a harsh winter. Money will come from two road trust funds to assist highways and local governments after a January blizzard. The bill moves to Governor Ray for signature.
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UPI
Senate
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa
IDOT
Robert D. Ray
Wisconsin Territory Established by Congress on This Date
On this date in 1836 Congress established the Territory of Wisconsin. The act organized governance, set boundaries, and laid groundwork for eventual statehood, reflecting territorial expansion and federal authority during the period.
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Territory
Wisconsin
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