Branstad Tax Question Looms Over Teacher Pay Pledge
Iowa politics heats as Governor Branstad pledges to raise teacher salaries to the national average. Democrats charge the promise hides a tax hike and demand cost figures. ISEA backs Branstad while Democrats expect costs around 140 to 221 million, depending on assumptions.
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Pro-life group backs Iowa races with 2nd District focus
Iowa pro life coalition Iowans For Life says protecting pro life incumbents tops its aims among six races this year. Tom Tauke campaigns for the Senate while Er ic Harkin opposes him. Gov Branstad seeks a third term, Don Avenson runs Democrat.
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Terry Branstad
Don Avenson
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Iowa Teens Take Risks With Sex In State Study
A federal report finds 55 percent of Iowa high school students have had intercourse and 20 percent report four or more partners. Intravenous drug use and needle sharing affect 3.7 and 1.8 percent of ninth to twelfth graders, underscoring ongoing AIDS education needs in Iowa.
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State Education Department
National Review
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Atlanta
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Jacobsen
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Planned Parenthood forms new wing to enter politics
In Des Moines AP report, Jill June says Planned Parenthood of Mid-Iowa forms the Freedom Fund of Planned Parenthood to focus on voter registration and education, stepping deeper into politics while not endorsing candidates. She cites Republican criticism and says the issue cannot stay out of partisan politics.
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Planned Parenthood
Jill June
Mid-Iowa
Freedom Fund
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Tauke urges IRS use to recover delinquent student loans
U.S. Rep. Tom Tauke argues income limits on student loans should be removed and the IRS used to recover delinquent loans. He cites that 37 cents of each tax dollar in the Guaranteed Student Loan program funded defaults and urges colleges to stop loan collections.
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