Enough votes to hike sales tax Avenson
Des Moines reports Democrats explore a broad plan to raise Iowa's 4 percent sales tax by 1 percent to generate about 160 million dollars yearly. The revenue would fund a 65 million dollar farm bailout, repeal tax on machinery, cut utility taxes, and aid small businesses. Speaker Avenson says votes exist but details remain unsettled as leaders seek agreement for a floor plan.
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Chun Doo hwan party holds Korea majority in Assembly
With most ballots counted the Democratic Justice Party was projected to win 149 seats after proportional allocations while the New Korea Democratic Party led the opposition with 67 seats in the direct vote. Kim Dae jung praised the victory and vowed continued democratic struggle.
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U S plan to deploy nuclear weapons studied in four regions
Washington confirms contingency plans to place B-57 nuclear depth charges in Canada Iceland Bermuda and Puerto Rico. Plans exist for submarine defense with P-3 Orion aircraft, require foreign consent, and aim to deter submarines while sparking international debate over nuclear deployment.
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Super Quiz Today TV Edition Sparks Viewer Trivia
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New airport director vows little change in Cedar Rapids
William Rankin II, 32, named Cedar Rapids Airport director, plans no drastic operations shift. He will start March 1 at 373?128 salary, moving up from Winston-Salem where he has eight years as airport manager and three as assistant director. Rankin aims to boost passenger and freight service amid Cedar Rapids seven airlines.
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