Legislative leaders weigh abortion and marriage votes
Iowa leaders say November choices could reshuffle abortion rules and same sex marriage rights. Republicans would push a constitutional ban on gay marriage and seek abortion limits if they win control. Democrats would likely block such changes.
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Iowa, Four States Win Early Primary Privilege in 2012
A Democratic National Committee panel approved allowing Iowa and three other states to hold delegate selection events before others in 2012. Iowa Democratic Chairman Michael Kiernan says the ruling is a first step to keeping Iowa’s leadoff position, which attracts candidate attention and media focus. New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada join the early voting group. Republicans have taken parallel steps to coordinate early tests.
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Pate backs Rathje in Iowa 2nd District GOP race
Former Iowa official Paul Pate endorses Cedar Rapids businessman Steve Rathje in a four way Republican primary for the 2nd District nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Dave Loebsack. Rathje leads with private sector experience as founder of International Procurement Services Inc. and Genesis Group.
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