Democrats to decide Welsh fate at Sunday meeting
Senate Democrats meet to decide if Senate President Joe Welsh will preside at the opening session of the 1992 General Assembly amid an ethics probe into his ties to Institutional Treasury Management. Hutchins says outcomes hinge on Welsh’s choice and caucus support.
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Medicaid provider tax gains bipartisan backing in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad and legislative leaders reached tentative accords on several fronts including a Medicaid provider tax that could yield up to 80 million in extra federal reimbursements. They also agreed to phase out a 162 million GAAP deficit by 1995 and discuss juvenile detention expansion.
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Democratic presidential hopefuls back aid to former Soviet Union
Rep. Dave Nagle led a letter from Sen. Tom Harkin Gov. Bill Clinton and Sen. Paul Tsongas urging President Bush to provide immediate humanitarian aid to the former Soviet republics and to use U.S. troops if needed. Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder also signed before withdrawing from the race.
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Wilder departure aids Harkin in Democratic race
Aides say Wilder withdrawal strengthens Harkin by aligning on civil rights. Lorraine Wales notes Harkin appeals to traditional Democrats and black voters. Harkin plans meetings with black Southern leaders and ministers in New York. He campaigns in Dubuque and Waterloo with visitas before South Dakota primary Feb 25.
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