Iowa legislators face $126 thousand lobby tab this year
Editorial argues the 126000 dollar lobbying expense, averaging 840 per legislator, raises concerns about big money influence in Iowa lawmaking. Cities like Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Iowa City spent thousands to sway decisions, while interim study on road tax distribution may reshape highway funding for cities counties and state. Local business groups deny favoritism but push for economic growth and jobs.
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Iowa City
General Assembly
Chambers of Commerce
Savery Hotel
Suki Dell
Cedar Rapids Bucks Water Shortage With Public Parked Moratorium
City officials urged residents to stop lawn watering amid drought concerns. Water Department Director Lee Coppock announced partial shutoffs for sprinklers, later easing enforcement at night. Officials stressed citizen cooperation and education as key to conserving water for essential needs.
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Water Department
Lee Coppock
Coppock
Cedar Rapidians
Will Dukakis snub Jackson on the vice presidency
The piece argues Michael Dukakis should not offer Jackson the ticket as polls show a net loss in votes if Jackson joins. It notes Dukakis leads African American voters without Jackson and that Jackson’s broad appeal does not reliably expand the electorate.
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Richard Morin
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ABC News
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George Will
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Dukakis VP pick should mirror his temperament and win swing states
The piece argues Dukakis should choose a Washington seasoned, steady, and smart running mate who can add a couple of points with Reagan Democrats. It urges targeting states like Georgia Florida Texas Ohio New Jersey and key Midwestern and Western regions to win crucial electoral votes.
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John Kennedy
Sam Nunn
Bob Graham
Lloyd Bentsen
Georgia
Florida
Texas
John Glenn
Ohio
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Erie-and-Chablis
Reagan and his defense graft scandal
A Cox News Service opinion argues that the Reagan administration fostered a culture of graft in the Pentagon and beyond. It contends Reagan bears responsibility for ethical breaches by appointees, noting cases like Weinberger and Thayer and the Iran Contra fallout.
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Ronald Reagan
Defense Department
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Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Rom Grace
Weinberger
Pau
Thayer
LTV Aerospace Corp
Cox News Service
Death Penalty Debated as Drug Deterrent
A New York Times Service column critiques using capital punishment to deter narcotics use and supply. It argues the approach is ineffective, targets wrong people, and politicians pursue re election instead of solutions, urging focus on root market and enforcement.
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