Kenny Miller remembered as a principled Iowa lawmaker
The Iowa House bids farewell to Rep Kenneth D. Miller D Independence after his death, with colleagues praising his honesty humor and dedication. The piece notes his wartime service his business in Independence and five terms in the House and highlights reflections from multiple lawmakers. It also discusses looming gubernatorial prospects and a lieutenant governor race as figures reconfigure for 1979 elections.
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Ed Campbell
Campbell
Roxanne Conlin
Jerry Fitzgerald
Rep
Kenneth Miller
Terry Branstad
Linn County Democratic Committee Meets for Credentials March 7
The Democratic Credentials Committee of the Linn County Democratic Central Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. March 7 at the Donna Adams residence, 1107 30th St. NE to prepare credentials for the county convention. For more information contact 393-2044.
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Gazette State News Desk
Democratic Credentials Committee
Linn County
Democratic Central Committee
Donna Adams
30Th St
Central Committee
Gypsy moth group in Congress pursues smaller federal deficit
About 30 Republican representatives from the Northeast and Midwest, led by Rep. Tom Tauke and Rep. Claudine Schneider, push a budget plan to reduce the deficit. They aim to cut Pentagon spending, boost domestic programs, and close revenue loopholes, seeking GOP and bipartisan backing.
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Dorothy Williams
Washington
Reagan
Congress
Tom Tauke
Claudine Schneider
R-N.j
Tauke
the Gazette
Pentagon
Can
House Republicans
House Budget Committee
Brammer enters Iowa House race from Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids businessman Phil Brammer 50 of 1317 M Ave NE announced his Democratic candidacy for the 50th House district. He leads Benefits of Iowa and urged focus on social services and education amid federal cutbacks directing states to priorities for children unemployed and the elderly. Brammer has long been active in local politics and community groups.
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Phil Brammer
M Ave
Brammer
Cedar Rapids
Benefits of
Iowa
Linn County
Big Brothers Association
Cedar Hills
Iowa Legislature Week Recaps Debates and Bills
In Des Moines last week Feb 22 26 the Senate debated but did not finish action on a business incentive bill. The House passed several bills and held committee meetings. Multiple measures advanced or were introduced including HF 2371 HF 2353 HF 2356 HF 2171 HF 2351 HF 2340 HF 2349 HF 808 HF 2059 HF 2158 HF 2358 SF 213 HF 829 HF 2373 HF 2377 and HF 2357 while SF 2002 SF 2203 SF 2146 SF 2190 SF 2156 SF 2157 SF 2163 were heard or moved. The House paused for Kenny Miller's funeral in Independence and the Senate continued committee work with several bills passing.
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Beer and Liquor Control Commission
Citizen Aide
Kenny Miller
Independence
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