Harkin criticizes GOP early adjournment plan
Senator Tom Harkin denounces House Republicans as radicals for seeking early adjournment to campaign. He warns they may abdicate leadership while Trent Lott blames Democrats for gridlock. The piece notes ongoing talks on a continuing resolution to fund federal programs through March 31 and tensions around election-year strategy.
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Washington
Repone
Tom Harkin
Iowa
House Republicans
Harkin
Senate
Trent Lott
Miss
House
Dick Armey
Texas
Bill Paxon
R-N.y
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Republicans gain voters mark realignment in Iowa race
Iowa Republicans show a growing edge in voter registrations with 592,622 GOP, 565,166 Democrat, and 548,622 no party voters. GOP chair Brian Kennedy calls it a realignment, while Democratic Chair Mike Peterson notes independents lean Democratic in November.
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Terry Branstad
Fred Grandy
Brian Kennedy
Iowa
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Democratic Party
Mike Peterson
Peterson
Clinton
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Python found in trash bin at Cedar Rapids apartment
A six foot Burmese python was found in an outdoor trash bin at Ashton Square Apartments in Cedar Rapids. The snake was collected by the animal shelter after about noon and will be held for three days before transfer to the Black Hills Zoo in South Dakota. If claimed by an owner who refuses to surrender it, they face harboring a dangerous animal citation.
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Ashton Square
Broderick Dr. NE
Kaye Chadima
Cedar Rapids
Black Hills
S.D
Chadima
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