Branstad signals movement on tax reform row
Arnould reports movement from Governor Branstad on the l cent sales tax increase after lawmakers approve it. Branstad says substantial changes must pass before the tax hike becomes law as he negotiates with the Legislature. Mayors protest caps on city and county property taxes as talks continue on a broader budget reform package and state salary plan.
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Contact details for Iowa legislators during special session
Eastern Iowa residents are urged to reach House members at 515 281 3221 and Senate members at 515 281 3371 during the special session. If unavailable, leave name, city and phone. The list includes Senate members Richard Drake Beverly Hannon H Kay Hedge Wally Horn Emil Husak Jean Lloyd Jones Larry Murphy Paul Pate Jack Rife Sheldon Rittmer Richard Running Dale Tieden Rich ard Varn Joe Welsh and House members Phil Brammer William Brand Kay Chapman Ron Corbett Rick Dickin son Minnette Doderer Robert Dvorsky Chuck Gipp Roger Halvorson Darrell Hanson Charles Hurley Robert Johnson Bob Kistler Don Knapp Joseph Kremer Mary Lundby Andy McKean Mary Neuhauser Joyce Nielsen David Ostersberg Mary Shearer Jane Svoboda Phil Tyrrell Harold Van Maanen Oska loosa.
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William Brand
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Kay Chapman
Ron Corbett
Rick Dickinson
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Minnette Doderer
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Coralville
Chuck Gipp
Decorah
Roger Halvorson
Monona
Darrell Hanson
Manchester
Charles Hurley
Fayette
Robert Johnson
Andover
Bob Kistler
Fairfield
Kazakhstan agrees to eliminate nuclear arms alliance
The United States and Kazakhstan reached a Tuesday agreement to remove nuclear weapons from Kazakhstan, advancing START treaty goals and giving confidence that future protocols may be signed soon. Bush and Nazarbayev announced the accord after talks with Baker, with a Lisbon conference expected to finalize a protocol and extend moves toward further arms cuts.
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Iran and Turkey condemn Armenia aggression near border
Iran and Turkey denounce Armenia for expanding fighting near Azerbaijan’s Nakhichevan region. Turkish officials hint at possible force if needed, citing Armenian advances and capture of two strategic peaks. Armenian denial stresses defense of Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh and denies southward move. Azerbaijani border tensions rise as leaders seek weapons to repel Armenian attacks.
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