Bipartisan hopes collide with party goals in Iowa legislature
In Des Moines lawmakers face a split House 60 40 GOP control and Senate 26 24 D flanked by personal clashes as Rep Kent Sorenson vows to challenge Sen Gronstal while Gronstal blocks a same sex marriage referendum. Analysts say divided government may force compromise and deliver quicker results sought by voters amid a wary economy.
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GOP trims committee seats as Democrats face minority loss
The GOP plans to shrink House committee memberships while Democrats lose seats in the minority. Sabato notes Tea Party pressure for smaller government and slimmer panels. Iowa’s Braley and Loebsack risk reduced influence, while King’s panel roles shift with Gallegly’s appointment. Grassley seeks a balanced budget amendment and line item veto. Harkin retains key chair roles amid changing Senate leadership.
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Shooting Targets Rep Giffords As Suspect Arrested
U S officials identified the gunman as Jared Loughner 22 with anonymity restrictions. The attack wounded 13 and killed six including a 9 year old girl and federal judge John Roll. Sheriff Dupnik described the shooter as unstable and suggested a possible accomplice. Congress warned of threats spurred by heated health care debate. President Obama praised Giffords as doctors expressed guarded optimism about her recovery.
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Reactions in Iowa as Giffords attack drew lawmakers’ condolences
Democratic Rep Bruce Braley called Giffords a bright shining star in the class of 2006. Republicans and Democrats from Iowa voiced condolences and urged calm while noting the need for respectful debate in public policy. Senators Harkin Grassley also offered tributes as editors compiled reactions from multiple papers.
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