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Stimulus Debate Splits Iowa Lawmakers Over Recovery Act
The Gazette weighs the impact of the 787 billion Recovery Act as Iowa awards over 2 billion in stimulus contracts, grants, and loans. Officials cite 9 000 jobs created in state while critics call the program failed and point to debt and earmarks. The piece records responses from Rep. Tom Latham Steve King Chuck Grassley and others about project funding and accountability.
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Iowa
U.S
Tom Latham
4Th District
Fifth District
Steve King
Matt Lahr
Chuck Grassley
King
Democratic National Committee
Lahr
Beth Levine
Towans
Bruce Braley
D-1st
Washington
Dave Loebsack
D- 2Nd
Congress