Brownback Says Caucus Won’t Crown GOP Winner Soon
Kansas Senator Sam Brownback argues the Iowa caucuses may not produce a single winner and several candidates could stay viable into spring. He faults McCain Giuliani and Romney for misalignments with the GOP base on immigration and abortion. Brownback promotes a pro life, whole life approach addressing poverty genocide in Darfur and recidivism.
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Tancredo Pushes Immigration Clampdown at Cedar Rapids Town Hall
Rep. Tom Tancredo spoke to about 50 people in Cedar Rapids urging stronger immigration controls and backing a Fair Tax style consumption tax. He argued for smaller government and criticized bilingual instructions on government lines, framing immigration as a divisive issue and advocating enforcement.
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Obama presses health care in Des Moines senior talk
Barack Obama spoke to about 100 seniors in a Des Moines center focusing on health care policy. He criticized Medicare private plan subsidies and Medicare Advantage, citing a 12 percent higher government payment and up to 15 billion yearly cost, and urged reforms to lower drug prices and strengthen Medicare.
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Iowa approves nearly 666 million for community colleges
The Iowa State Board of Education okayed a 2007 08 budget near 666 million for Iowa's 15 community colleges. Allocations range from 14.3 million for Northeast Iowa to 111.6 million for Des Moines Area. Capital projects push total college spending to about 145 million.
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Iowa Supreme Court Overturns Death Verdict New Trial Ordered
Iowa Supreme Court orders a new trial after overturning a death verdict in a case tied to Lyon's death. In Des Moines district court Russell Overlin 52 Mitchellville pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree murder. He received two life terms. Prosecutors in Charles City dismissed charges against Michael Brummond 28 Charles City schoolteacher facing sexual exploitation allegations due to new evidence.
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Iowa Regents gain bonding authority for infrastructure funds
Gov. Culver signed HF 920 expanding bonding power for the state Board of Regents to 132 million for University of Iowa Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa projects. Funds cover health building renovation and HVAC upgrades. Revenue bonds will be repaid by student fees charges and institutional income with additional 24 million supported by general fund and Rebuild Iowa Fund. Senate SF 278 tightens tax and Linn County funding adjustments. HF 671 bans online or remote shooting of wild animals.
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Tom Tancredo caucus events outline Iowa tour
Republican presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo announces a noon ABATE Awareness Ride starting at Black Hawk County Courthouse Waterloo, a 2 PM wrap with a reception at Silver Eagle Harley Waterloo, and a 6 PM Town Hall at Best Western Midway Dubuque. Details at teamtancredo org and iowacaucus sites.
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