Democrats list utility rates as top Iowa priority for 1980
Des Moines Democrats released a list of priorities for the 1980 Iowa General Assembly led by House Minority Leader Don Avenson and Senate Minority Leader Lowell Jenkins. They favor reform of utility rates, unemployment insurance changes, rail and road funding, renters’ credits, elderly health needs, and aid for young farmers, while opposing a 20 percent gasoline tax and urging continued cooperation with Republicans.
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New Milwaukee official remains confident despite plan setback
J. Fred Simpson of New Milwaukee Lines told 260 people in Savanna that the group remains confident its plan to create a transcontinental railroad corridor from Seattle to Louisville via Milwaukee and Chicago will succeed. The ICC is to rule by month’s end on the plan’s feasibility amid a DOT report questioning finances.
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