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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1997
Page
12
Iowa officials cite a report showing traffic accidents as the leading cause of death for children under 19. The study highlights rising highway fatalities with 132 children killed in 1995, up from 114 in 1994 and 108 in 1993, prompting a campaign to increase seat belt and seat use.
Gov. Terry Branstad says speculation about a 1998 race with Sen. Tom Harkin should wait. He vows he has never lost an election and remains focused on enacting his legislative agenda rather than pursuing future campaigns.
Iowa Governor Branstad signed Senate File 35 to end the state inheritance tax for direct descendants and spouses effective July 1. The measure would cut state revenue by about 18.8 million in year one and 44.2 million annually thereafter, with broader repeal eyed for future sessions.
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