Decision day for Iowa Republicans as caucus decisions loom
Voters across eastern Iowa faced a final day of indecision on the 2012 Republican presidential race. At whistle-stop rallies for Gingrich Paul and Romney, many caucusgoers said they may wait until reaching their precinct caucus, set to begin at 7 p m, with speakers shaping final choices. Lori Parks of Cedar Rapids cited speaker quality as a deciding factor.
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Caucus Night Coverage From Gazette and KCRG
Live caucus coverage across Linn and Johnson counties with statewide updates. Gazette reporter James Q. Lynch and experts Cary Covington and Joe Sheller provide context while KCRG airs live from Eastern Iowa caucus sites.
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Iowa lawmakers set budget basics for 2013 session
Iowa lawmakers begin the 2012 session with about 250 million in new revenue and a reduced general fund. They must navigate existing commitments to K-12 growth, Medicaid spending, and a 3 percent public employee pay raise, while pursuing 50 million in tax relief for commercial property.
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