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Pols Shift Gears as Iowa Debate Sparks in 1979 Notes
In Iowa political notes many actors shift positions as Senate and House urge Congress to trim costs while Gov Ray seeks federal funds for snow removal in Eastern Iowa. Des Moines discusses Amtrak routes, Belin testifies on Kennedy case, and Olmsted expands Washington influence with the International Bank and a new Washington Financial Center. Senator Culver addresses Lions on China recognition. caucus dates are teased and Leach gains GOP policy role.
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Iowa
Stephen Leacock
Leacock
Iowa Senate
House
Congress
Robert Ray
Feds
Amtrak
Federal
Department of Transportation
DOT
IDOT
U.S. Dot
Mississippi
U.S
John Culver
Cedar Rapids Lions Club
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
Carter
China
Lions
Reggie Watters
Linn County
Demcratic Women’s Club
Peoples Bank
Roger Jepsen
Senate
GOP
Steve Roberts
Roberts
James Leach
Republican Policy Committee
U.S. House
Leach
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Culver
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Paul Laxalt
Nevada