Tauke leads bid to pause pay raise plan reform
Iowa congressman Tom Tauke heads a reform push opposing a 50 percent pay increase for Congress and federal officials. He seeks a bill requiring recorded votes on any raises and delaying payment until a new Congress is seated, urging accountability before voters.
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Political Notes on Taxes and Campaign Movements
The piece argues against any tax increases this year despite looming costs from historical public spending. It notes possible realignments in fees, rising education funding needs, and salary talks with state employees. It also examines post election trajectories of past presidential candidates and highlights a minor national campaign to chair the DNC.
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Walter Mondale
Washington
Minneapolis
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U.S. Senate
Paul Kirk
Democratic National Committee
Mike Barnes
Maryland
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Iowa
John Culver
Washington, D.C
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Ed Muskie
William D. Schaefer
Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
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