IA Legislature Eyes Expanded Narcotics Division and Reform Debates
The 1989 Iowa session opens with plans to nearly double the Narcotics Enforcement Division to curb cocaine and crack trafficking. Leaders caution about sharp divisions on school aid and road funding while urging cooperation. Speaker Don Avenson warns for action to boost incomes and address health and daycare gaps.
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Branstad
General Assembly
House
Bob Arnould
Davenport
Senate
Bill Hutchins
Audubon
Iowa
Hutchins
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Bush to shape defense budget amid deficit pressure
The incoming Bush administration plans a no growth defense budget aligned with inflation to cut about 6.3 billion from Reagan levels. Analysts expect trimming SDI funding, delaying programs, and choosing between MX missiles and the Midgetman. House leaders foresee Congress accepting the growth assumption despite critiques.
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Bush
Reagan
Congress
Scoutmaster laments theft from troop fundraisers
Troop 22 parents and scouts faced a theft of money raised from bratwursts fruit and popcorn sales over years. Scoutmaster Carl Ransford said the loss was uncovered during October audits and involved a respected parent, with restitution proposed but not agreed. The troop plans a summer adventure while coping with the setback.
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Carl Ransford
Ransford
Batie
Iowa Senators Balk at Reagan Budget For Agriculture
Iowa's Senators Grassley and Harkin condemn Reagan's final budget as unfair to agriculture. They attack the 20 percent farm cut, 5 percent target price reduction, and 6 percent defense rise, calling the plan unbalanced and punitive toward farming. The proposal would cut USDA funding by 9.6 billion and shift housing subsidies, with subsidies and program costs declining over time.
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Reagan
White House
House
Bob Michel
Ill
Congress
Washington
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Grassley
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Senate Agriculture Committee
United States
European Economic Community
E “Kika” de la Garza
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
de la Garza
USDA
Why Do I Wake With a Stuffy Dry Nose and Sore Throat
No cold but morning nasal congestion and throat soreness may point to allergies dry air dehydrated mucosa or reflux. Consider humidifier warm fluids saline rinse and throat lozenges. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen or if you have fever trouble swallowing or breathing concerns.
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Avenson
Emil Pavich
D-Pottawattamie
Iowa House of Representatives
American Federation of Government Employees
Federal Workers’ Union
Defense Budget Project
Armed Services
Center
Office of Management and Budget
Call Cityline
Collins RD
N.E
Cedar Rapids
David Lynch Gazette
Washington Reporter
2Nd Ave
Norwest
Norwest Bank
Icco NN Rapids
FDIC
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