Taxpayer rights bill introduced by Iowa group
Rod Boshart reports that Iowa Dailes for Tax Relief pushed House Joint Resolution 4, backed by 57 Republicans and two Democrats, to cap state and local tax and spending growth to inflation plus population gains. Supporters say it would curb government expansion and seek voter approval in 1997 for a 1998 start, with Senate prospects seen as favorable.
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Des Moines
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Cedar Rapids
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Rafferty Said Likely Next Branstad Chief of Staff
Davenport attorney Bob Rafferty, a former Iowa House member, appears as Gov. Terry Branstad’s top choice for chief of staff to replace David Roederer. Branstad plans an announcement within a week, with unidentifed sources suggesting Rafferty could start as early as next Monday. Roederer indicated he may leave for private sector work late this month or in March.
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Davenport
Terry Branstad
David Roederer
Statehouse
Branstad
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Iowa
South Carolina
U.S
Iowa Legislature Passes First Bill Establishing State Flag
DES MOINES Iowa 29 days into 1995 session Senate approves House File 3 48 to 0 to formalize state flag specifications correcting a 74 year old oversight and make the flag official. Senate also passes Senate File 66 47 to 1 creating a Class D felony for harming a police service dog and sends it to the House.
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Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Arch McFarlane
Senate
House
Quayle Campaign Hints Iowa Bid With Experience Claim
Former Vice President Dan Quayle, recuperating from illness, visits the Iowa Statehouse and forecasts a formal campaign announcement in April. He asserts his four years as vice president give him an edge over Dole Gramm and Alexander and criticizes Clinton as having an integrity gap. He plans more Iowa trips ahead of the caucuses.
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Des Moines
Bill Clinton
Dan Quayle
Clinton
Quayle
Statehouse
Iowa
Oval Office
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