Iowa Trust fund liquidation bid amid missing 71 million
Trustees vote to liquidate under Chapter 7 as authorities claim more than 71 million is missing from idle funds pooled by 88 Iowa entities. Dubuque and Cedar Rapids push for dismissal while critics say bankruptcy court jurisdiction helps recover missing assets and depose witnesses.
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Iowa Trust
Iowa
Institutional Treasury Management
Irvine
Calif
Iowa Trust Fund
Lyons
Iowa District Court
Tom McCuskey
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Tom Riley
Elaine Gundacker
Marshalltown
Gundacker
Riley
Elaine
Attorney General's Office
Bankruptcy Court
New York
Refco Securities
Democrat Proposes Tax Shift To Cut Iowa Sales Tax
Democratic Rep. Jack Hatch proposes eliminating the state sales tax and moving revenue to the income tax to offset losses and raise income tax cuts totaling about 100 million dollars. The plan, debated at Cedar Rapids Public Library, aims to spur growth while lawmakers weigh deficit solutions amid GOP opposition.
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Hatch
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Mark Edelman
Iowa State University
Terry Branstad
Phil Brammer
Cedar Rapids
Richard Johnson
Branstad
Brammer
Wayne Murdock
Japanese media lampoon Bush as auto salesman in Tokyo visit
Tokyo outlets echo a 30 year old insult once aimed at de Gaulle as they cover George Bush. While Miyazawa pledges trade aid and some wave to the president, editorials mock U S bullying and recession caused by self indulgent habits. A few praise Bush and note warm welcomes from Japanese leaders.
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Washington Post
Tokyo
Charles de Gaulle
George Bush
Bush
Jewel
U.S
Mainichi Shimbun
Toons
Kiichi Miyazawa
Japan
Miyazawa
Liberal-Democratic Party
Iowa Legislature Faces Tough Odds On Doctor Assisted Death Bill
Lawmakers expect the proposal to gain little traction with Sturgeon predicting long odds. Pro life groups plan political focus, urging election of antiabortion candidates while considering parental notice for minors and abortion statistics. Gambling issues loom with Prairie Meadows, tribal casinos, and casino boats prompting debate.
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Sturgeon
Iowa
Carolyn Thompson
Iowans For Life
Marlys Popma
Iowa Right To Life Committee
Prairie Meadows
Altoona
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Tama
Robert Kehl
Dubuque
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Five Seasons Center
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Ato ON
Lebeda Mattress Company
Nevada Bob’s
Cox Cable
Malloy Custom Pianos
United States Cellular
Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
Rock N’ Bach Records
Strawberry Starship
Mautz Paints
Ginsberg Jewelers
Formu
Carma Lou’s House of Music
Tony Bisignano
D-Des Moines
Bisignano
William Kennedy Smith
Hutchins
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