Iowa leaders urge bipartisanship as 86th General Assembly opens
Des Moines Democrats and Republicans kick off the 86th General Assembly with calls for cooperation. Leaders criticize delay in school funding and promise reforms in property taxes and education while urging dialogue across parties as lawmakers plan to adjourn May 1.
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Linda Upmeyer
R-Clear Lake
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R-Hiawatha
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Council Bluffs
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Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
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Branstad pledges to set a positive tone for session
Gov. Terry Branstad promised a cooperative approach as he outlined his 2015 agenda to the split-control Legislature. He pledged a tight budget and broadband and bullying measures, plus a public "Govern ment Accountability Portal" and workforce development efforts.
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86Th General Assembly
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Iowa
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France deploys troops to guard Jewish sites after attacks
France sends about 10 000 soldiers to protect sensitive sites including synagogues and Jewish schools after a series of attacks. Some 4700 troops will guard 717 Jewish schools while mosques may also receive protection in this rare civilian use of a large military force.
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White House regrets not sending higher official to Paris rally
The White House admitted it should have sent a higher ranking official to Sunday's Paris rally in support of free speech. Josh Earnest said the administration would have preferred a higher profile. 1.5 million people attended the event with leaders from France, Germany and the UK present.
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