Iowa Lawmakers Seek Disclaimers in Telephone Campaigns
Des Moines AP lawmakers plan minor reform to state campaign finance laws including required disclaimers for telephone solicitations. Push polling may be the major reform piece, with Democrats calling for taxpayer funded campaigns and Republicans cautious about consensus. A federal ruling spurred a bipartisan panel to propose changes amid elections focus.
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Brent Siegrist
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Backers rally for tougher animal abuse legislation
More than 200 people gathered at the Des Moines Statehouse to press for a tougher Iowa animal abuse law. Louie the cocker spaniel mix survived a brutal knife attack. a Des Moines man received 10 days in jail. Citizens call for aggravated misdemeanor first offenses and potential Class D felonies with counseling.
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Libertyville
Committees push bills on DUI, rape limits and sports official assault
Senate Judiciary backs lowering drunk driving threshold from .10 to .08 percent amid debate over its practicality. House Judiciary advances measures to extend rape statute to 10 years and create a new offense for attacking officials at games, plus penalties for meth precursor manufacture and drug paraphernalia possession. Senate Local Government approves land use inventory to curb urban sprawl.
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