Jindal condemns stimulus as irresponsible in GOP response
Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal denounces the $787 billion stimulus as wasteful and urges Republicans to partner with Obama only on shared goals. Obama counters with grim realism and a call for bold, funded plans on health, energy, and education to spur growth amid job losses and market decline.
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Bobby Jindal
Congress
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Republican Party
U.S
Dave Loebsack
Tax option debated as Johnson County votes to fund flood mitigation
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett and Solon Mayor Rick Jedlicka argued for a sales tax to fund future flood mitigation and local infrastructure. Republicans criticized the plan saying budgets should be trimmed and taxes avoided. With federal aid uncertain and stimulus projects not yet shovel ready, each Johnson County community will vote separately on the tax option and decide how to use any revenues.
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Jim Fausett
Solon
Rick Jedlicka
Johnson County
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Deborah Thornton
Iowa City
Bailey
Barack Obama
Iowa lawmakers respond to President Obama address
Iowa senators and representatives react to the president's speech praising unity and future investments while voicing concerns on taxes and government spending. Grassley and Harkin offer varied praise on health care reform and economic resilience, others emphasize bipartisanship, middle-class investment, and cautious caution about policy during the recession.
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Tom Harkin
D-lona
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Flood story shapes Cedar Rapids visitor experience
Cedar Rapids continues to market after last summer flood as key venues reopen. The flood closed Paramount Theatre and Hancher Auditorium while the Grant Wood Studio limits heat costs. Visitors are urged to learn without gawker sensationalism, with plaques proposed to mark flood reach. The city plans a downtown open house March 31 at 119 First Ave SE.
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Hancher Auditorium
Grant Wood Studio
Alliant Energy
Boyle
Bureau
Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids
First Ave. SE
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