Super PACs Surge in Spending Across Key 2012 Races
The piece notes a sharp rise in super PAC activity since 2010, with money flowing into pivotal House and Senate contests. It cites experts predicting a large influx in Missouri Nebraska and Montana and contrasts GOP access to funds with Democratic fundraising. It lists totals and notable committees including Red White and Blue Fund and Priorities USA Action.
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House
Senate
Jeff Roe
Kansas City
Rick Sahtorum
Pennsylvania
Romney
Iowa
Obama
David Axelrod
New York Daily News
John Samples
Center For Representative Government
Cato Institute
Supreme Court impact on super PACs reshapes election finance
The Citizens United ruling affirmed First Amendment rights for corporations and unions to influence voters. Since then 276 groups operate as super PACs, up from 84 in 2010, with $32 million raised and over $20 million spent this cycle. Experts note independence is often nominal as close associates run many groups.
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Supreme Court
Citizens United
Federal Election Commission
Romney
Obama
Paul Ryan
Nonpartisan Cam
Paign Legal Center
Nonpartisan Center For Responsive Politics
Michael Becker
Multiple arrests reported in Eastern Iowa area
Public records from Johnson County and surrounding counties list several individuals charged in the early hours of Saturday with alleged offenses. Names include Joel C. Hoskins 22 of Fair THE LOG field, Ellie Vanderpol 22 of Grundy Center, Ericardo Ortiz 30 of Lone Tree, Derek Dozier 20 of Cedar Rapids, and Kahsai Azene 30 of Iowa City. Charges also include possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Joel C. Hoskins
Fair
Black Diamond Road
Orval Yoder Turnpike
Hardin
Ellie C. Vanderpol
Grundy Center
Interstate 80
First Avenue
Coralville
Ericardo Ortiz
Lone Tree
Utah Avenue
Derek J. Dozier
Cedar View Dr
Cedar Rapids
540Th Street
Kalona
Muscatine Ave
Apt
Clinton and
Washington Streets
Horns long Iowa legislature career reaches 40th session
Sen. Wally Horn, 78, begins his 40th session in Des Moines with no sign of stepping down. Since 1972 he has served on 10 committees and logged about 60 days per session, voting an estimated 159000 times. He aims to fund education and has seen growth to about 60 percent of the general fund.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wally Horn
Statehouse
Cedar Rapids
Horn
Glen Dickinson
Legislative Services Agency
Dickinson
State Senate
Republican Party
Paul McKinley
R-Chariton
Senate
Michael Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Michael Marshall
Jack Kibbie
Emmetsburg
Kibbie
Clare
Joe Coleman
Tom Courtney
Burlington
Danny Homan
The
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Homan
Tom Shaw
Laurens
Shaw
Orn
MyPillow inventor promotes comfort and warranty claims
Michael J. Lindell presents MyPillow as the top pillow with a 10 year warranty and a 60 day money back guarantee. He notes nationwide manufacturing in the United States and claims endorsements from chiropractors and doctors.
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Michael J. Lindell
My Pillow ®, Inc
Better Business Bureau
U.S
U.S.A
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the Gazett
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Brides & Weddings
Manchester
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