Brammer fights tobacco money in Iowa campaigns
Cedar Rapids Democrat Phil Brammer has turned to the Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Committee after failed anti smoking efforts. He alleges large tobacco gifts flow into campaigns via national parties, while officials say inquiries are possible but not on the open agenda. Brammer vows to press the issue though not seeking reelection.
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Brammer
Iowa Campaign Finance Disclosure Committee
Iowa
Kay
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Michigan Governor Engler speaks at Republican fund-raiser
Gov. John Engler of Michigan headlines a Republican fund-raiser at Collins Plaza Hotel at 6 30 p.m. Thursday. He is noted as a potential vice presidential candidate, credited with moving Michigan from recession to growth through tax cuts spending control and welfare reform.
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John Engler
Michigan
Collins Plaza Hotel
Engler
Democratic rivals clash in Iowa 3rd District primary
Democratic contenders Leonard Boswell and Charles Krogmeier traded ethics and money accusations in a heated southern Iowa primary. Boswell accused Krogmeier of pressuring workers in the Attorney General's Office. Krogmeier denied the claim and raised questions about Boswell's campaign finances and fundraising events at the attorney general's Des Moines home.
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Des Moines
Leonard Boswell
Charles Krogmeier
Iowa
Boswell
Krogmeier
Attorney General’s Office
Tom Miller
Boswell Praised As Senate President Amid Past Attacks
In the 3rd Congressional District Boswell is identified as Senate president. Opponent Krogmeier has criticized him for fundraising from lobbyists and other special interests in past campaigns.
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Boswell
Senate
Krogmeier
Welfare reform hearing on minor parents living at home
Public hearing at 10 am at the Iowa Building on changes to the welfare program. The rules require minor unmarried parents to live with their parents or guardian, mandate 19 and younger parents attend parenting classes and finish high school, and align with 1995 Legislature changes. The Cedar Rapids DHS region covers 26 counties and cites that about 10 percent of recipients are minor parents.
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Dale Kueter
Iowa
Third St
Iowa Department of Human Services
DHS
Cedar Rapids
Cindy Gerard
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