Reagan urges New Federalism despite omissions in Iowa speech
President Reagan addressed the Iowa General Assembly to promote reducing federal spending growth while denying any general budget cuts. Democrats criticized omissions on agriculture and unemployment, while Republicans praised the New Federalism shift and warned of heavy state responsibility.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Ronald Reagan
Iowa General Assembly
Washington
Reagan
Iowa
Grassley
Congress
Senate
Lowell Junkins
Montrose
House
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Democratic State Central Committee
Doris Peick
Cedar Rapids
Diana Stadtmueller
Monticello
Phil Tyrrell
North English
Tyrrell
Bob Rush
Women lawmakers press Reagan aides on issues
Iowa Republican women state lawmakers meet two hours with Reagan aide Judy Peachee in Des Moines. They press for wage equity, welfare work incentives, agriculture pricing and welfare reform, noting New Federalism prompts state feedback.
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Des Moines
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Judy Peachee
Sue Yeager
Rottumwa
Peachee
Jo Smith
R-Davenport
Sue Mullins
R-Corwith
Mullins
Joanne Trucano
Trucano
National Conference of State Legislators
National Governors Association
Abolishing makeup days urged in Iowa legislature
Des Moines lawmakers push forgiving 180 day requirement for weather lost days. Rep Dan Jay cites districts may extend to mid June, disrupting summer plans. DPI signals no current waive. Daggett forms subcommittee to study potential legislation.
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Judy Daubenmier
Des Moines
Dan Jay
D-Centerville
Cardinal of
Eldon
Charles Poncy
D-Ottumwa
Lester Menke
Calumet
State Department of Public Instruction
DPI
Gary Olney
Olney
House Education Committee
Horace Daggett
R-Lenox
Auto industry halts civilian car production for wartime
On this date in 1942 the American auto industry shut civilian car assembly lines for the duration of World War II and converted to military production, marking a full shift to defense needs.
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