Iowa Republicans outline tax reform as 2018 priority
Iowa lawmakers finished a conservative 2017 session enacting gun, abortion, wage, and bargaining limits and distracted driving rules. Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds expects to push comprehensive tax reform next year to keep Iowa competitive as Branstad moves to a China ambassadorship.
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids Flooding Frustrations Target City Blame
Cedar Rapids residents vent frustration as ongoing flood and sewer backups prompt homeowner Bob Grafton to accuse the city of passing blame. He says the city had ample time to fix the problem, but now shifts responsibility to homeowners.
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Cedar Rapids
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids flood survivors seek city action on recurring damage
Rainey Manes of Wisconsin drove four hours to Cedar Rapids to salvage belongings from her grain of flood damage on Grande Avenue SE. She tearfully described repeated basement flooding since 2008 and pressed for a discussion with city officials on flood prevention.
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Wall funding showdown looms over border security push
White House pressed Republicans to use the threat of a government shutdown to secure funding for a U S Mexico border wall. President Trump seeks wall funding in a spending bill extending government operations past Friday, signaling a potential standoff with lawmakers as the White House presses forward with the agenda.
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Washington Post
Trump aides struggle to clarify policy on immigration
Trump aides face confusion over immigration policy as internal briefings attempt to unify stance. The indecision surfaces amid ongoing debates on enforcement, border control, and potential executive action within the White House 4A discussions.
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