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Ray's priorities stall in legislature amid party unity
In the 1980 Iowa session, Governor Ray faces limited success with his priorities. Only seven have passed or await his signature, while 11 more await action in the second chamber. Critics say the GOP leadership slows progress, with clashes over the school aid formula and expansion of spending. Ray aims for more, but factors include federal cuts and House Senate rifts.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
General Assembly
Ray
House
Senate
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
Roger Halvorson
Monona
Rep
Don Avenson
Oelwein
Sen
Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
Halvorson
Dennis Nagel
GOP
Jenkins
Avenson
Nagel
Carter
Iowa