Heated town hall overload greets Rep Loebsack in Cedar Rapids
A large crowd at Kirkwood Community College flooded the auditorium to challenge remarks by 2nd District Rep Dave Loebsack on health care reform. Signs opposed a government option while others urged healthcare as a birthright. Police removed two disruptive individuals.
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Linn County weighs Westdale stay over flood renovated site
Audrey Hill praises Linn County temporary offices at Westdale Mall after the 2008 flood forced relocation from the Administrative Office Building. The Board of Supervisors backs a $12 million renovation to return to the old building, while residents favor keeping offices at Westdale for ease of parking and access. The board stresses fiscal prudence and long term feasibility.
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County Board of Supervisors
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Linn County West
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Grassley pressed on health care vote at Iowa town halls
Senate Republican Chuck Grassley faced tough questions from Iowa constituents about health care reform at public meetings. Grassley offered no firm voting stance, saying his judgment will reflect what Iowans tell him, amid bipartisan pressure and White House outreach highlighted by President Obama referencing him in New Hampshire.
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