Dems roll out agenda in Iowa amid GOP critique
The Democratic Party released its Families First agenda with proposals for college tax breaks, youth health coverage, expanded retirement security, and personal responsibility. Republicans called the plan a weak imitation of the 1994 strategy and said it glosses over Medicare and Social Security with vague aims.
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Democrats highlight Families First plan details
Des Moines Gazette outlines the Democratic Families First agenda including a balanced budget aim, closing tax loopholes, ending subsidies, and expanding protections for Medicare education and the environment. It pledges child tax credits IRAs and pensions portability while warning against tax hikes if Democrats win.
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Des Moines
Democratic Party
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Fourth of July events at Ushers Ferry Village
Jean McCauley attended the Golden Celebration of Freedom at Ushers Ferry Historical Village in Cedar Rapids on a Sunday morning. The event marked 1896 small town Fourth of July celebrations with hands on activities, music by a band featuring a washtub player, and a formal tea led by Ushers Ferry director Vicki Hughes as about a few hundred residents joined in.
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Jean McCauley
Ushers Ferry
McCauley
Cedar Rapids
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Johnson sets 200m world record at Atlanta trials
At the U S track and field trials in Atlanta Michael Johnson ran 19.66 seconds to break the 17 year old world record in the men's 200 meters. He called the race perfect.
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U.S
Atlanta
Michael Johnson
White House downplays tale of imaginary chats
Washington reports Hillary Clinton consulted with a spiritual adviser and engaged in imagined conversations with Eleanor Roosevelt. Officials say the sessions with Jean Houston and Mary Catherine Bateson were brainstorming for her book and not seances. Clinton described imaginary conversations with Mrs Roosevelt to glean how the first lady might act, noting guidance from Houston Bateson Angelou and Goodwin.
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Bob Woodward
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White House
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Leon Panetta
CBS
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Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit anniversary noted
A year after Jodi Huisentruit vanished on June 27 in Mason City investigators and friends mark her birthday with hope still alive. Police and the Division of Criminal Investigation continue to pursue leads though no charges have been filed. Huisentruit, the KIMT-TV anchor, was last seen before dawn leaving her apartment. Her car and personal items were found nearby as family members recall her kindness and enduring hope.
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Jodi Huisentruit
Huisentruit
Mason City
Jodi
Amy Wahl
Minneapolis
Huisentrust
Wahl
Minnesota
Division of Criminal Investigation
John Lang
DCI
Cedar Falls
Kimt-Tv
Nathe
East Iowa newswomen tighten security after Huisentruit case
East Iowa television anchors and reporters report heightened vigilance since Jodi Huisentruit vanished in June 1995. Guards escort staff to cars at night and several say they now avoid walking alone, with KGAN and KCRG journalists noting increased awareness and caution following the Mason City disappearance.
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Mason City
Jodi Huisentruit
Kelly Schulz
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Schulz
KCRG
Huisentruit
Iowa City
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