Simpson to face Leach with edge in funds race
Simpson says Leach’s support is softening and detached from Eastern Iowa as Leach concentrates on banking and foreign affairs. Leach leads in funds with 237774 raised through March 31 and 157426 on hand, while Simpson expects to spend about 678000 to run a viable campaign. He raised 4050 in the primary and advocates welfare-to-work training with short term, targeted programs and mandatory gun locks.
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Linn County primary fields include Stump Balderston land use and landfill views
Stump opposes a new landfill and favors exploring alternatives while weighing a switch to a five member board. Balderston also opposes the landfill and urges fair land use ordinances with petitions to place five supervisors and district representation on the November ballot. Nieland, third, praised rivals and noted continued service on Bluestem board and Marion Council.
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Quaker Oats Expansion Push Faces City Tax Break Review
Worley and Worley Warehousing seek an urban revitalization tax exemption from the Cedar Rapids City Council to support Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids expansion. Priority One's Todd Bergen says the combined manufacturing and distribution growth is essential to keeping Quaker Oats in the area.
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Bradley backs Gore after dropping out to campaign for Democrats
In Montclair New Jersey Bill Bradley vote for Al Gore three months after ending his bid and said he will campaign for Democrats this year. He negotiates with Gore staff on a possible role at the convention while not yet defining his instructions to his 412 delegates. Bradley indicated support for Gore and a joint appearance is possible before the convention.
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Corzine wins New Jersey Democratic Senate nomination
Jon Corzine, a retired investment banker with a record $33 million campaign, wins the New Jersey Democratic Senate nomination with 95 percent of precincts reporting, defeating former Gov. Jim Florio 58 to 42 percent. Corzine outpolled Florio in Newark and has endorsements from top state leaders including retiring Sen. Frank Lautenberg.
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Democrats Launch Multistate Gore Ad Campaign
The Democratic National Committee starts a multimillion dollar TV push in 15 states across the Midwest and Democratic strongholds. The effort, planned to run through mid August, aligns with a broader prosperity tour and focuses on Gore’s life and policy while avoiding direct attacks on Bush.
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