Iowa lawmakers near end of session with seat belt law looming
As the Iowa General Assembly heads into a final rush, Democrats tout implemented Branstad priorities while Republicans fault the majority for lacking broad reform. The notable acts include a July 1 seat belt mandate with citations from Jan 1, and a $5 million loan-rate relief for farm operating loans. The coming three days promise high-pressure votes on tax overhaul and tort reform amid election cues and looming adjournment.
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EL Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Smith Votes Against Contra Aid in Pivot for Iowa Republicans
Rep. Neal Smith of Iowa cast a rare vote against a Reagan Nicaragua aid package, abstaining from military support while arguing the measure drew backing from anti-contra factions. The 361 to 66 margin postponed final action on aid to next month or later.
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David Lynch
Washington
Neal Smith
Iowa
Reagan
Central America
Smith
Tom Tauke
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Charles Grassley
Calero
Tom Harkin
Diowa
Harkin
Adolpho
Mario Calero
Citizens For America
Tauke
Lightfoot
Cooper Evans
Alowa
U.S
Republicans Use Tactic to Seek Contr a Aid in Nicaragua Vote
House Republicans orchestrated a surprise move on April 16 to force a vote on Nicaragua-related aid, steering away from military support for the contras. A 361 to 66 score approved 27 million for Nicaraguan refugees without military aid, with only one Republican in opposition.
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Washington
Congress
House
Nicaragua
House Democrats
Reagan
Jim Leach
Tom Tauke
Cooper Evans
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Berkley Bedell
Neal Smith
Smith
Bedell
Leach, Tauke, Lightfoot
Evans
911 System in Linn County enhances emergency calls
Officials warn of prosecution for misuse of the enhanced 911 system in Linn County as two areas await equipment installation by July. The $150 000 plus system links Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Davenport, and Des Moines to provide caller location, cross streets, and jurisdiction within four seconds, with calls routed to local agencies and firefighters or ambulances dispatched instantly. Rural residents are urged to post addresses and callers are told to stay on the line if possible while operators verify on screen details.
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Linn
May
Linn County
Northwestern Bell
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Des Moines
Marion
Linn County Sheriff's
Mau
Public Safety Agency
Alburnett Ambulance
Dallas County
Polk County Sheriff's
Cross
Polk County
Sheriff's Office
Fire Department
Polk County 911 Dispatchers Describe Crucial Role in Emergencies
Des Moines area 911 dispatchers recount calls from a baby in a well to a home invasion and a heart surgery patient. The system routes county and regional calls to appropriate agencies and trains staff to provide life saving instructions during emergencies.
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Branstad
Dave Nagle
Nagle
John McIntee
U.S. Agriculture
Richard Lyng
McIintee
McIntee
Ken Sullivan
Grassley
Rep
Congressional Quarterly
Dennis Blome
Polk
Chadwick
U.S.A
Selby
Ford’s
2Nd St
CNB
City National Bank
Ken City National Bank
Old Marion Rd
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Lindale Mall
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