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Corbett optimistic on death penalty prospects in Iowa House
Iowa House Speaker Ron Corbett said he is increasingly optimistic lawmakers will debate and pass a death penalty bill this session with Democratic votes. He predicted 51 or 52 votes and noted several Democrats may support it, signaling pressure on the Senate if the measure advances. Democratic Leader David Schrader questioned whether the issue will be taken up this session.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Ron Corbett
House
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Senate
David Schrader
Monroe
Michael Cataldo
Corbett
Washington
Iowa
Siegrist
Stewart Iverson
Iverson
Dick Drake
Muscatine
Committee
Transportation
Darrell Rensink
Drake