Harkin Tops Iowa Delegation in 2014 Legislative Output
Sen Tom Harkin ranked as Iowa's most productive federal lawmaker in 2014 based on GovTrack.us data. He wrote more bills and moved more measures from committee to law than any other Iowa member, aided by his 30th year in the Senate and the majority party.
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Radio host Tom Langansberg launches liver transplant fundraiser
KCJJ radio host Tom Lang, known as Tommy Lang, begins a fundraising drive as he awaits a liver donor. The campaign aims to secure the transplant he needs, reflecting community support from listeners and local figures.
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Gazette Volume 133 No 31 2015
The Gazette issue volume 133 number 31 for 2015. Contains local news briefs and community notices typical of a mid century newspaper page style.
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Iowa's six members of Congress in 2014 by the numbers
GovTrack.us tallies show Sen. Chuck Grassley had a perfect voting record with 157 bills introduced by the Iowa delegation and 4 signed into law. Rep. Dave Loebsack co sponsored 493 bills, far more than Rep. Bruce Braley. Sen. Tom Harkin introduced 19 bills that had mirror versions in the opposite chamber, while Grassley ranked 4th in government transparency among Senate Republicans.
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Iowa Supreme Court rejects licensing fee for lawyers
The Iowa Supreme Court nixed a proposed $100 annual licensing fee for lawyers after broad opposition from attorneys statewide. Legal Aid urged the fee to bolster civil legal aid for low income Iowans amid declining federal support and reduced lawyer numbers since 2010. The Bar Association formed an Access to Justice panel but did not back the fee. Justice Mark Cady said the court will study access to justice further and consider other options.
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Mexican border becomes major entry point for Cubans
In late 2014 about 6500 Cubans arrived at the U S Mexico border surpassing 2013 figures. Miami field office processed 2135 undocumented Cuban migrants up from 893. Some traveled via Spain South America Bahamas or Cayman Islands using foreign passports. Fears over Cuban policy shifts under Obama spurred new crossings.
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