Branstad budget message expected to hinge on cigarette tax hike
DES MOINES AP Iowa lawmakers brace for a busy week as the budget dominates activity. Governor Branstad plans a budget address to outline a plan to avoid a projected 150 million deficit, likely by proposing a cigarette tax increase and delaying an accounting system overhaul. Democrats vow to scrutinize any proposed social service cuts while maneuvering to restore welfare funding and expand Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The session also features a crime bill targeting caucus officials who misreport results before the February 8 caucuses.
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Dole challenges Bush on Iran Contra and tax returns
Senator Bob Dole condemned Vice President George Bush over Iran Contra, calling for Bush to release 21 years of tax returns and urging a three year federal budget freeze to save about 150 billion dollars. He criticized North, urged dialogue with Gorbachev and Ortega, and opened his wife’s blind trust records amid campaign finance scrutiny.
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Dole Opens Lead Over Bush In Iowa GOP Poll
Iowa poll shows Dole first choice for 41 percent and Bush for 26 percent, up from 37 and 33 percent in December. Robertson and Kemp follow with 11 and 8 percent. Undecided 9 percent. margin of error 4.8 points. Poll conducted Jan 9–14 among Iowans 18 and older.
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Gephardt Assails Foreign Worker Rights in US Jobs Debate
Missouri Rep. Richard Gephardt, a Democratic presidential candidate, told the International Association of Machinists in Des Moines that foreign workers are filling American jobs yet lack basic rights. He cited global conditions and urged enforcement of UN labor standards, including freedom of association, collective bargaining, and safeguards against forced labor. He argued improvements abroad affect Americans’ lives and prospects.
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Babbitt Advocates Individual Role in Civil Rights Change
Former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt spoke at Drake University on civil rights and personal responsibility. He urged renewed dedication amid waning commitment, criticizing deficit politics and calling for tax increases to fund health care and early childhood education.
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Simon cautions on black Jewish relations at MLK forum
Illinois Senator Paul Simon told a Drake University Martin Luther King event that black Jewish tensions remain a concern despite progress toward King's dream. He urged unity, noted sensitivity in federal policy, and framed civil rights as opportunities in jobs and education.
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