Governor urges bold tax reform to end federal deductibility
Gov. Tom Vilsack called for aggressive, bipartisan action to overhaul Iowa income and property taxes by eliminating the federal deduction, directing the savings to lower rates and relief for retirees and workers. He urged passage of a revenue neutral plan to simplify the tax system and attract business and new residents.
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Proposed Vilsack Tax Plan Aims at Federal Deduction End
The plan seeks to end federal deductibility to raise revenue and proposes tax reforms across income and sales taxes. It would curb or remove state tax on pensions and require voter approval for income and sales tax increases. The sales tax could drop from 5 percent to 4 or 4.5 percent and remove exemptions for 17 services. It also calls for property tax reforms including incentives for government consolidation and a cap on growth rates.
Linn County landfill siting costs near six million
Almost six million dollars have been spent by the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency in eight years trying to site a new Linn County landfill. The total spent approaches seven point nine million with a possible recovery of about one point nine three million from landowners William and Mary Hennessey.
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Congress House UK's intel overhaul
The House voted to overhaul the national intelligence network, unifying 15 spy agencies under one official control, strengthening aviation and border security, and expanding wiretaps on suspected terrorists. Critics warned of civil liberty risks while supporters said it prevents another September 11 attack.
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Senate and House vote push national intelligence overhaul
The GOP controlled Senate plans to pass the bill today and send it to President Bush for signature. The House approved 336 to 75 to create a national intelligence director and counter terrorism center, tightening border controls and prioritizing intelligence gathering in a major overhaul since the creation of US intelligence.
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Howlowans vote split among Iowa Republicans
In the voting record Republicans Jim Nussie Jim Leach and Tom Latham voted in favor while Rep Steve King opposed. Absent was Democrat Leonard Boswell recovering from gallbladder surgery.
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Census snapshots spotlight Iowa gains in 2003 data
The Statistical Abstract of the United States 2004 2005 shows Iowa households with home computers rising to 60 percent in 2003 from 40 percent in 1998 and nearly all Iowans used the Internet in 2003. Cell phone use averaged 2 minutes 52 seconds per call at $49.91 monthly in 2003, up from 2:09 and $39.43 in 1998. Iowans’ per capita income reached $29 043 in 2003, up from $28 089 in 2002, implying inflation plus modest gains.
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Linn County to seek federal status for uninsured care center
Linn County officials plan to pursue federal recognition for a new Linn Community Care clinic aimed at 47000 residents without insurance or who are underinsured. The center would provide primary mental health dental and pharmaceutical services on a sliding scale once approved.
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