Iowa lawmakers at standstill over tax rate cuts
Leg lawmakers decide automatic income tax windfall and rising state revenues will cover next year's bills without deeper rate cuts. Branstad aides unhappy. Speaker Avenson supports the deal as tax cuts totaling 110 million are claimed. Governor's signature still uncertain ahead of a Tuesday deadline.
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C.W. Hutchins
D-Audubon
House Ways and Means
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Cal Hultman
Red Oak
Dottie Carpenter
West Des Moines
Branstad
Douglas Gross
Gross
Iowa
Donald Avenson
D-Oelwein
Balloon mishap tallies injuries in Conestoga crash
In Conestoga Pennsylvania a hot air balloon with five aboard tangled with 7500 volt lines and fell about 35 feet. The pilot Richard Fox and two passengers were treated for minor injuries and released. Lois Haas age 58 remained in fair condition with head injuries and burns.
U.S. weighs options as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
U S officials warn Iran may close the strait to block Iraqi oil shipments as Kuwait seeks U S escort for its tankers. Senators Glenn and Warner discuss pre emptive strikes while Carlucci downplays military options. Stark attack raises casualties and Pentagon confirms Silkworm talks with China.
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John Glenn
D-Ohio
John Warner
R-Va
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