Gore accuses GOP of hostage tactics over budget showdown
Vice President Al Gore warned that Congressional Republicans are using blackmail to force an extremist agenda in the House. He defended the Clinton administration’s stance on negotiating a balanced budget and criticized the government shutdown as unjust to Americans and federal workers. Gore outlined stops in Iowa to relay his message about stalled talks and the alleged GOP strategy.
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Plan would aid infrastructure says Iowa leaders
Gazette senior editor notes Iowa faces hundreds of millions in hidden debt through deferred maintenance. Speaker Ron Corbett and Brent Siegrist call for a dedicated infrastructure fund using the $400 million cash reserve and a portion of gambling revenue to repair state facilities.
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Corbett Plans State Trail Funding From Uncommitted Revenue
Corbett proposes allowing local governments and schools to fund their facilities while using part of uncommitted state revenue for a three year plan of 2 million dollars yearly to develop hiking and biking trails across Iowa. He says the state’s finances are stronger now than in 150 years due to fiscal planning and a thriving economy.
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NAFTA Backers Gather in Ames Conference Opens
Iowa supporters of the North American Free Trade Agreement gather in Ames as a two day summit opens. Gov. Terry Branstad says Mexico's stabilizing situation may boost exports and opportunities for the state. The summit, proposed by the Iowa legislature, aims to discuss NAFTA among the United States Mexico and Canada.
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Iowa teacher pay gap worries ISEA leader says
ISEA President Bob Gilchrist argues Iowa risk losing qualified teachers as salaries lag behind the national average. Iowa ranks 34th in average teacher pay at 31 511 versus 36 874 nationally, with starting pay around 20 000 compared to 23 915 nationwide.
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