Sharp partisan split seen on Iowa credit bill debate
A Linn County survey shows near uniform Democratic support for reducing open-ended credit rates with Rep. Russell Wyckoff opposing the measure in a party-divided House. The bill would trim 18 and 15 percent rates by 3 points as lawmakers weigh consumer finance reform.
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Des Moines
Linn County
the Gazette
Russell Wyckoff D
Vinton
House
Joe Rinas
D-Marion
Lawmakers Split Over Credit Rates And Bank Profits
Iowa lawmakers debate charging costs of extending credit with 15 to 18 percent ceilings versus no ceiling. Republicans fear higher rates drive business away and hurt small banks while Democrats push for public benefit and continued access to credit.
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Roger Halvorson
R-Monona
Halvorson
Nancy Shimanek
R-Monticello
Iowa ERA debate ends with intent section in vote
In a contentious session lawmakers debated an ERA amendment with an added intent section. The Senate backed the intent clause amid party splits, while the House faced a potential conference path if differences persisted. The vote tally showed 26 in favor, 18 against, with 11 opposed on the final ERA resolution. ON THIS DATE in 1977 Indira Gandhi resigned after Congress loss.
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Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Iowa
Hill
Kinley
Doderer
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House
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Junkins
Miller
Priebe
Ashcraft
Bergman
Burroughs
Holden
Hulse
Hultman
Taylor
Tieden
Briles
Indira Gandhi
Congress Party
Turner Compared to Laurel and Hardy Along Iowa Legislature
A Des Moines correspondent recalls Attorney General Richard Turner delivering standout performances in the Statehouse humorously likening him to the Laurel of Laurel and Hardy but noting he lacks a Hardy. The column critiques formal recognition in the presiding officer’s chair and questions the practice of qualifiers before names.
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Des Moines
Richard Turner
Statehouse
Turner
Abc County
Mortimer T. Lavelace
Anti smoking bill faces cool reception in Des Moines
Five members of the University of Iowa Free Environment's Clean Indoor Air Campaign urged legislators to pass a health focused anti smoking bill. They met with Sen. Joan Orr and Rep. Jack Woods to push restricting smoking to designated areas in public places. Several lawmakers showed little enthusiasm for moving the bill to floor debate.
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University of Iowa Free Environment
Eileen Stanislov
School of Nursing
Iowa
Jack Woods
House
Senate
W.R
Monroe
House State Government Committee
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