Iowa bond program sees low uptake amid slow economy
Iowa communities have used only 12 percent of the 2.6 billion bonding authority granted by Congress for tax exempt bonds. Cargill leads borrowers with 174 million backed by IFA bonds while ESCO Group and Linn County-backed projects show the program’s reach. Critics note limited publicity and economic conditions curtailing demand as officials push for an extension beyond 2012.
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Democrats vow big fight to protect preschool funding
Democrats promise a major battle to preserve funding for voluntary 4 year old preschool and oppose GOP plans to defund preschool and related programs. They urge constructive governance while Republicans push deeper cuts and shifts in state spending as the Legislature debates de-appropriations and a tax relief fund.
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King and Son Offer Grim Reminder On Inclusion and Rights
Imani Perry of Princeton says Dr. King's message demands inclusion and voices heard. King Center chief Martin Luther King III warns that the Arizona tragedy shows progress still needed for nonviolence and a peaceful nation. Douglas Brinkley notes the day should reflect fighting racism poverty and war, not just a holiday.
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Health care splits Republicans over repeal and reform
An AP GfK poll shows 40 percent support the health care law and 41 percent oppose it. After Tucson events, opposition rose to 47 percent while support fell to 38. One in four favors full repeal, with GOP repeal support slipping from 61 to 49 percent. Forty-three percent want more reform, fewer than 20 percent want no change.
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