Branstad Skeptical of Bold Proposals in Coming Session
Senate Republicans say there will be new programs but no dramatic shifts as Governor Branstad faces a $24 million revenue forecast for 1991. Democrats and House leaders predict a conservative, businesslike session focused on home schooling, tax relief, drug enforcement, prison expansion, and limited policy changes. The plan includes more narcotics agents, 320 prison beds, home education rules, and various budget and licensing reforms.
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Calvin Hultman
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Bob Arnould
D-Davenport
Don Avenson
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Iowa Legislature Opens Amid Abortion Debate And Budget Focus
Lawmakers return for the 1990 session with abortion rights as a heated topic though caucuses pledge no new limits. Branstad aims no new restrictions while Arnould draws critique for veto-triggered housing and rural development bills. Budgets and early adjournment loom as new members are sworn in and committees begin work.
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Avenson
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Hultman
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Cordless privacy suit fails as Tyler wins dismissal
In June 1983 neighbors Beredts taped Tyler calls from a cordless phone amid suspicions of drug dealing. Tapes later barred as evidence. Tyler convicted of theft and conspiracy in 1984. He and family sued but judge dismissed. appeals upheld. Tyler plans to refile before the Supreme Court as he vows ongoing fight.
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Harold D. Vietor
8Th Circuit
Randall Wilson
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Wilson
Supreme Court
Noriega to be moved to more secure prison
Federal authorities plan to relocate Manuel Noriega from a Miami holding cell to a more secure out of state facility, likely the Atlanta federal penitentiary. The move could occur tonight, with officials citing security needs and the trial’s Miami base.
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Manuel Antonio Noriega
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William Hoeveler
Texas Supreme Court approves statewide Lawyer's Creed
A 34 part creed urges kinder litigation and bans rudeness and delaying tactics. Initiated by Dallas and Houston bar groups it seeks voluntary compliance from Texas 52000 lawyers to curb aggressive courtroom behavior and fistfights.
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Texas Supreme Court
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Eugene Cook
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