Congress votes split on nuclear waste veto and housing bill
The week of December 1 saw the House reject a state veto over permanent nuclear waste sites by 161 to 218 and pass a broader hazardous waste superfund plan 274 to 94. Senate cloture battles on the Fair Housing Act ended with a 62 to 32 vote after a 51 to 39 failure.
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Iowa Republicans urged to use wins for fundraising gains
Mary Louise Smith told the Iowa Republican Central Committee to capitalize on their general election success to boost fundraising. The group noted victories in most targeted races including a U S Senate seat and gains in the legislature while facing a year end debt of 173000 dollars. They approved borrowing up to 27000 to cover bills and planned a year end budget and action plan focusing on fund raising and targeted messaging.
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Bridge closure after Thanksgiving crash on Chelsea span
Deputy Prouty reports the Chelsea city bridge on Irish Street remains closed since Nov 27 after Ruth Foley lost control on ice and snow, struck a bridge support, and caused the floor to drop. No injuries or charges were filed. vehicle damage about 2000 dollars. Bridge damage awaiting engineer assessment.
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