Branstad urges caution on tax cuts in election year
Iowa Governor Branstad urged lawmakers to avoid a bidding war on tax cuts amid federal budget uncertainty. He backs a modest 1997 package with some tax reductions while restricting spending growth to 4 percent and warns against overreaching before federal action is known.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Gretchen Tegeler
Tegeler
Iowa Public Television
House
Lawsuit Aims to Halt Louisiana Early Caucuses
Morry Taylor funds a federal suit to block Louisiana Republican Party district conventions set for Feb 6, six days before Iowa's Feb 12 caucuses. He argues the Voting Rights Act requires all residents have a fair chance to participate, naming seven convention sites and a Dec 28 Republican registration deadline.
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Des Moines
Morry Taylor
Iowa Republican Party
Louisiana
Iowa
Taylor
Louisiana Republican Party
Titan Wheel International
Mike Francis
Washington, D.C
Steve Forbes
New Hampshire
Brian Kennedy
Kennedy
U.S. Department of Justice
Iowa reports widespread flu deaths prompt vaccination push
Iowa health officials urge flu vaccination after the CDC labels the state's flu as widespread. A 3-year-old Sioux City boy died after battling flu, with two Nebraskans also reported dead. Officials cite chronic illness and late vaccination as factors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Sioux City
Kevin Teale
Iowa Department of Public Health
Nebraska
CDC
Kansas
Health Department
Branstad presses third Iowa prison as GOP doubts rise
Gov. Terry Branstad argues for a third 750 bed prison while some Senate Republicans question the cost and seek alternatives. Senate Minority Leader Jack Rife cites a $15 million annual staff bill and favors funding patrols or local facilities to reduce crime. He suggests exploring regional options and sanctions before approving another prison, even as bids flow for locating a new facility.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Senate
Jack Rife
Durant
Clarinda
Newton
Rife
Senate Republicans
Caucus
Senate Democrats
Iowa Public Television
Iowa
Branstad
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Iowa Department of Corrections
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Quinlisk
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Iowa Realty
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