House in Turmoil as Plan B Fails to Pass
In a razor thin vote, Speaker John Boehner cannot secure enough Republican support to advance Plan B a tax increase on the wealthy. The setback delays a path to avert the fiscal cliff with President Obama and Senate leaders.
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Iowa Leaders Skeptical on Gun Control Measures
Iowa lawmakers doubt new gun control laws will pass after the Connecticut school shooting. They focus on improving mental health services and school safety plans rather than broad gun law changes. Governor Branstad notes mental health reform and hints at anti bullying proposals for 2018.
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Iowa population growth accelerates in 2011 12
Iowa gained 10 089 residents between July 1 2011 and July 1 2012 per U S Census Bureau estimates. Growth came from births and international migration while domestic out migration persisted though slowed. Iowa total population reached 3 074 186 with faster growth than neighboring states Illinois Wisconsin Missouri.
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