Vision Iowa funding urged amid economic strain
The Gazette editorial argues for renewed Vision Iowa support with low interest borrowing to fund community grants private matches and leverage billions in direct expenditures. It urges creating a 99 million county pool and regional collaborations to renew momentum amid rural urban balance concerns.
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Iowa Illinois border tax pact faces legislative shift
A Feb 9 editorial notes factual errors in a report on the Iowa Illinois reciprocal tax agreement. Gov Vilsack proposes ending the pact to raise 16 million in state revenue, with current law granting the executive branch sole authority to end tax pacts. The House took an initial step on Jan 31 toward legislative oversight.
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No second chance for Gore in 2004
Washington based political writer argues Gore cannot be a serious 2004 candidate due to lack of party support and public backing. He notes Bush dominance, labor hesitance, and Gore's contrived image as major obstacles, with Nixon's comeback cited as a distant parallel.
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New Jersey
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Iowa
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Tom Daschle
Tennessee
Richard Nixon
California
Nixon
Iowa Revenue Debate Highlighted by Spending Growth
Governor Tom Vilsack faces claims that Iowa suffers a spending problem not a revenue issue. Data cites 1960–2000 population up 6 percent, state spending up 2754 percent, and payroll up 169 percent, with private and state employee salaries contrasting in 1999.
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Debate on consolidating Linn County schools grows
Len Denton of Cedar Rapids urges exploration of unifying Linn County school systems as a response to looming state budget cuts. Four large districts warn of layoffs and program cuts if funding falters, noting the county serves students across 13 districts.
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AAP backs gay and lesbian parenting and adoption rights
Angeline Acain discusses the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsement of gay and lesbian parenting, noting similarities in child development regardless of parental sexual orientation and urging expanded second-parent adoption across states. She shares personal experiences with adoption and medical decision authority.
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