Iowa considers directory assistance charges for residents
A Iowa House Commerce subcommittee debated allowing the Iowa Commerce Commission to permit directory assistance fees after July 1, 1981. Proponents say residents may save on overall phone costs while critics warn of hardship for disabled, elderly, and non-English speakers.
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Ned Chiodo
D-Des Moines
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Communications Workers of America
Erma Wissman
CWA
Davenport
Wissman
Full Commerce Commission
Verne Schroeder
R-Mcclelland
House
Iowa Workshop Aims Healthful Legislation For Disabled Citizens
Waterloo hosts a legislative workshop Saturday 1 to 5 p m at the Community Services Building 2530 University Ave to discuss goals for disabled citizens and potential legal changes The Epilepsy Foundation sponsors the event for information call 1 800 272 6434.
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Bus rolls on icy road near Fort Madison injures students
A Fort Madison Community School bus slid on ice and rolled onto its side in Denmark Iowa. The driver helped children exit and called for a second bus after three pupils suffered minor injuries while awaiting pickup.
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Joseph Janic
Stephanie Walker
Denmark
Iowa
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Fort Madison
Senate resumes budget push to force federal balance
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate plans to press a resolution urging Congress to balance the federal budget this afternoon. A move to delete the section calling for a constitutional convention may fail, though senators note the odds are similar to two weeks ago. Sponsors aim to block all amendments except one from the House delaying the convention provision until July 1980.
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Des Moines
Senate
Congress
Patrick Delahery
D-Davenport
House
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