Grassley accuses DoD of blocking POW MIA probe access
Senator Charles Grassley blasted the Defense Department on the Senate floor, saying officials denied access to classified POW and MI A missing in action files. He sought about 1,200 firsthand sightings and warned that many citizens are outraged by government handling of the issue. Grassley and Sen. Jesse Helms lead a wide investigation and vow to review the documents.
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Riverboat plan slowed by decision on Boat designs
Clinton AP Steamboat Development Corp may delay its Eastern Iowa riverboat project by opting not to build two identical vessels for gambling. Company officials in Bettendorf believe offering two boat types will draw repeat visits to Bettendorf Clinton and Muscatine. Millan says delivery of the second boat may slow, but work continues on a new design. The first boat should be completed by Jan 1 1991 with no set delivery deadline for the second.
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Gaming official admits mistake in imaginary baseball game
DES MOINES Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Mick Lura acknowledged poor judgment in overseeing an imaginary rotisserie baseball game run from his office. A second study on the league’s conduct will be released at today’s commission meeting amid possible disciplinary actions. The Department of Personnel found Lura used state equipment for the game and some staff complained of excessive time spent on it. Others named include Chuck Patton Mike Covejou and Kim Schmiett.
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Courting lawmakers costs 150000 in Des Moines sports meals
Iowa lobbyists spent 150135 on legislators this year, giving free movie passes tickets trips to Prairie Meadows and numerous meals. Records filed in the House and Senate show monthly disclosures of gifts and spending, though campaign contributions are not included.
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Rights agencies lack funds in Iowa
In Des Moines AP report Inga Bumbar-Langston head of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission told a legislative committee that half of the state's local civil rights groups have no staff and only two agencies exist statewide with paid personnel. She said these agencies face frequent budget cuts because they do not produce revenue.
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