Branstad presses bold yet delicate budget plan for Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad outlined a budget blending bold aims with caution amid Democratic resistance. He urged a $30 million three-year state commitment to a Des Moines World Trade Center and proposed tax and fee steps to close a $75 million revenue gap while preserving education aid. Lawmakers warned the plan may be too ambitious and noted political divisions over revenue sources including a lottery.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Branstad
Senate
Hultman
Ned Chiodo
D-Des Moines
Chiodo
House
Delwyn Stromer
Rgarner
Lowell Jenkins
D-Montrose
Jenkins
Democratic contenders unite on minority issues in Des Moines forum
Four Democratic presidential hopefuls Alan Cranston Gary Hart John Glenn and George McGovern argued the criminal justice system discriminates against the poor and minorities and that minorities should have a greater role in policy making. They blamed the Reagan administration for ongoing inequities and urged reforms to education and civil rights.
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Des Moines
Ronald Reagan
Alan Cranston
Gary Hart
John Glenn
George McGovern
Brown and Black Coalition
Coalition
McGovern
Glenn
Cranston
Barbara Jordan
Hart
Democratic Party
Reagan
Federal
Legal Services Program
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Iowa
AT&T Lets You Keep Your Home Phone With Options
The speaker recalls calling AT&T to confirm choices for the home telephone. AT&T offers to lease the home phone with free repairs or allow purchasing the device. The ad emphasizes retaining the existing phone setup and options.
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Andy
At&t
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