Branstad backs prison for drunken drivers faces panel opposition
Gov. Terry Branstad says he is surprised by a legislative interim committee's opposition to a separate prison for drunken drivers. The panel recommends expanding existing prisons substance abuse programs and community-based options in eight districts. Branstad proposed studying the Vinton Braille school as a 200-bed facility and sending blind students to the Council Bluffs Deaf School, with unclear plans for merging schools.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
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Vinton
Iowa School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Tauke offers alternative tax plan in Congress
Iowa representative Tom Tauke introduced a third tax reform proposal aimed at a broader base and fairer burden. He argues current plans threaten jobs and pensions, proposing a 25 percent minimum tax on income after credits and an increased personal exemption to preserve employment and prevent recession.
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Dubuque
Notch victims draw 500 at Cedar Rapids meeting
More than 500 people gathered at the Cedar Rapids Public Library auditorium to hear about Social Security notch issues. Organizers say those born 1917 to 1921 face up to 160 dollars in reduced benefits and urged attendees to contact Rep. Tom Tauke and Sen. Charles Grassley. A separate report notes a digital scale worth 1100 dollars stolen from Fisher Printers Inc, last used November 30.
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Tom Tauke
Iowa
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Whalen
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Cedar Rapids
Deere may enter RV market with Waterloo made chassis
Deere & Co plans to manufacture RV chassis at Waterloo, creating work at the tractor works where 1,500 employees are based. The project diversifies beyond farm gear, with initial orders for more than 200 chassis and production possibly starting in February.
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