Budget Deadlock Threatens School Funding and Salaries
State officials warn schools will feel the pinch first as a budget deadlock delays borrowing up to 450 million dollars to cover deferred school aid and cash needs. Medicaid funds remain secure for now, with transfers possible to bridge the gap, while wage increases for state workers loom amid potential layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Don McKee
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 61
GOP splits over abortion and lottery shape Iowa race
Conservatives back Ione Dilley and Casey Reinkoester to replace Boeke and Roberts while Branstad urges grass roots action. Moderates fear litmus tests on abortion and other issues could push voters away as Democrats warn of party vulnerability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ione Dilley
West Des Moines
Casey Reinkoester
Walker
Boeke
Roberts
Schwarm
Iowa
Branstad
Burt Day
Norway
State Central Committee
Kayne Robinson
Des Moines
Day
Robinson
Peverill Squire
University of Iowa
Justice unit reviews handling of Iran case
The Justice Department internal watchdog begins a detailed review over allegations of withheld or mishandled evidence in two high profile cases, including John Demjanjuk and Andrija Artukovic, signaling potential systemic issues in the Office of Special Investigations and drawing comment from Attorney General William Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Unit
Iran
Los Angeles Times
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Office of Special Investigations
Office of Professional Responsibility
Demjanjuk
Cleveland
Andrija Artukovic
Seal Beach
Calif
Croatia
William Barr
Venezuelan president cancels Earth Summit trip amid political crisis
Crisis grips Venezuela as President Carlos Andres Perez cancels plans to attend the Earth Summit in Brazil after the Copei party quits the government. Street fighting erupts in four cities and opposition pressure rises. Copei leader Eduardo Fernandez says the party resumes its role as the main opposition. Calderon and Moreno Leon, both Copei members, are set to resign from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Carlos Andres Perez
Brazil
Perez
Eduardo Fernandez
Copes
Christian Democratic
Humberto Calderon
Jose Ignacio Moreno Leon
Venezuelan Investments Fund
Copei
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bush
Panama City
Porras Park
Secret Service
Tegeler
McKee
GOP
Lottery
Lepley
Holland Orchard & Nursery
16Th Ave
Hin
HOME
Eet
Infinity
Kicker & Panasonic
Center Point Rd
Hiawatha
John Demjanjuk
Ivan the Terrible
Special Investigations
United States
Rene
Ted
Ok Teyere
Feviedy
Marion
7Th Ave
Mattrese
Peere
Cedar Rapids
Westdale Mall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!