Branstad points to summit as start of school reform
Gov. Terry Branstad dodged specifics after the Iowa Education Summit and said he will seek ideas from about 1,650 attendees to draft legislation this fall. He signed an order creating a math science and tech advisory council co led by Lt. Gov. Reynolds and UNI president Ben Allen.
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Debt talks stall as Senate and House clash over debt limit
The plan to raise the debt limit by 2.7 trillion faces opposition in both chambers. Senate Democrats struggle to secure GOP votes while Republicans push back on spending cuts and war wind downs. President Obama urged public pressure as Capitol switchboard swamped with calls.
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Bachmann proposes temporary fix to avert U.S. default
Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann calls Obama spending excessive and urges a short term plan to pay interest and military salaries to prevent default. She opposes raising the debt ceiling and Boehner’s plan, urging deep spending cuts, tax reform, and a balanced budget amendment.
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Santorum Opens Iowa Campaign Tour With Family Ahead of Straw Poll
Rick Santorum begins a three week, 50 city tour of Iowa aiming to build support for the August 13 straw poll in Ames. He travels from Pittsburgh to an Oskaloosa cabin with wife Karen and seven children, plans to spend time with voters and promote constitutional amendments on balanced budgeting and traditional marriage.
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