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Iowa lawmakers split on Branstad plan to shrink state government
Des Moines March 5 1986 Iowa legislators differed along party lines as they examined Gov Branstads bid to restructure state government and limit spending The Republican minority praised the gutty approach while Democrats criticized much of the proposal noting it rehashes old ideas and may hit the least able The plan includes a property tax freeze workmen compensation revisions and unemployment compensation cuts with debate over tax breaks for consolidated school districts and potential constitutional concerns.
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Ken Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Senate
C.W. Hutchins
D-Audubon
Robert Anderson
House
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
del Stromer
Garner
Stromer
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
Hultman
Japan
Lester Petrak
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission