Iowa debates drinking age and federal money at stake
In Iowa lawmakers weigh raising the drinking age to 21 driven by federal highway funds totaling about 18 million over the next few years. The issue mirrors belt law debates as seat belt mandates threaten auto maker controls and car prices, while reorganization bills stir House Senate tensions and votes grow unrecorded.
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Iowa AEAs face restructuring doubts and cost concerns
Lawmakers weigh reorganization as Branstad calls for cuts to AEAs. Debate centers on administrative costs and efficiency with proposed studies due by Oct 1 1987 and possible two division mergers to save funds. Some representatives defend current costs while not ruling consolidation.
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Administrative costs of AEAs questioned in Des Moines discussion
In Des Moines lawmakers review administrative costs for AEAs noting totals and the share of budgets. AEA 8 is not organized. House leader Norland urges caution while Groth argues for debate to push AEAs toward greater efficiency.
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Iowa Republicans and Democrats Vote on Nicaragua Aid and Budget
Iowa House members split on a $100 million aid package for Nicaraguan rebels with Leach Tauke Lightfoot voting yes and Smith Bedell voting no while Evans did not vote. The House also approved the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 by 230 to 154 and cleared $5 billion emergency funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation amid weeks of funding delays.
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