Iowa House endorses DC representation in Congress
The Iowa House approved a 62 to 32 measure to amend the U S Constitution to grant Washington DC representation in Congress including two senators and voting rights in presidential elections. Supporters argue DC residents pay taxes and deserve full representation while opponents warn of federalism issues and a non sovereign district.
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Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Des Moines
Bireau
Washington, D.C
Congress
Iowa House of Representatives
Iowa Senate
Iowa
U.S
House
Virgil Corey
Morning Sun
Corey
Senate
District of Columbia
Florence Buhr
D-Des Moines
Alaska
Vermont
Wyoming
United States
Virginia
Maryland
Phil Davitt
D-St. Charles
Branstad Rejects General Fund Bailout for Job Fund
Des Moines Governor Terry Branstad rejects using general tax revenues to cover a 125 million dollar deficit in Iowa's jobless benefits fund. He warns such a move could trigger more tax increases and opposes an income tax surtax proposed by House Democrats. Branstad favors employer tax increases and benefit cuts while criticizing lawmakers for delays and rushed committee actions.
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Judy Daubenmier
Azette
Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa Finds Additional Funds To Shore Up Unemployment Pay
Iowa's bankrupt unemployment fund receives another 6.8 million dollars from federal sources to cover payroll through midweek. Job Service official Jim Hunsaker says the extra funds avert stopping unemployment checks despite ongoing congressional dispute over continuing aid to states with bankrupt funds.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Jim Hunsaker
Job Service of
Hunsaker
Congress
House approves early caucus measure in Iowa
The Iowa House unanimously approved a bill giving party leaders power to set caucus dates, moving precinct meetings earlier than the second Monday in February. The measure, sent to the Senate, aims to preserve Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status and boost tourism and campaign spending. Rep. Robert Arnould called it a tourism bill.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Iowa
Shire
Robert Arnould
Davenport
Icy roads blamed in two Iowa traffic deaths
Icy road conditions are cited in two Iowa fatalities. Richard Fitzgerald 30 of Jennings Missouri died when his semi jackknifed on Interstate 80 near the Kellogg exit about 3 a.m. His trailer toppled the cab. Kenneth Hulsebus 50 of Guthrie Center died when his car left Highway 44 and struck a parked school bus.
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Gazette Wire Services
Iowa
Iowa State Patrol
Richard Fitzgerald
Jennings
Interstate 80
Kellogg
Fitzgerald
Newton
Kenneth Hulsebus
Guthrie Center
Highway 44
Boy killed when garage collapses in Iowa
A Hamilton Iowa six year old boy named Dave Cunningham died Saturday when a garage his father was moving on their property collapsed atop him.
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Hamilton
Iowa
Dave Cunningham
Iowa Senate stalls police training and liability bills
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate stalled two measures aimed at smaller communities. One would cut mandatory law enforcement training for towns of 1000 or less. the other would allow personal liability protection for officers and employees while reshaping punitive damages liability. Senators Wells and others voiced concerns about safety and accountability as debate paused with no set resumption.
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Ken Sullivan
Cazette
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Senate
James Wells
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Wells
Bill Hutchins
D-Audubon
Milo Colton
Sioux City
Colton
Senart Small
Iowa City
Linn County Public Safety
Rural Iowa counties burdened by aging population says official
Iowa Commission on the Aging official David Adams warns smaller counties especially along the Missouri border will struggle to support a growing elderly population through 21st century. He notes outmigration reduces tax base while demand for services rises. Iowa’s elderly population rose 9 percent from 1970 to 1980, reaching 520,620.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa Commission On the Aging
Missouri
David Adams
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