Nussle Faces Off Against Tabor for Iowa's 2nd District
The piece pits Jim Nussle a 30 year old Delaware County prosecutor against Eric Tabor a 35 year old Baldwin farmer with a law degree. It favors Nussle noting his public service record and budget focus while critiquing Tabor's recurring candidacies and stance on spending cuts.
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Eric Tabor
Tom Tauke
Iowa
Nussle
Tabor
Congress
Tauke
Iowa popcorn packing could boost corn market growth
Economic developers see a chance to expand Iowa corn use as Corblan International plans to replace polystyrene foam with popcorn for diskette packing. The biodegradable packaging costs rise about 40 percent, but improves image and offers a universal environmental argument. The edible, saltless popcorn could become a savvy marketing tool to persuade manufacturers to switch away from foam.
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Iowa
Corblan International
Hans Coreen
Department of Economic Development
Eliminate waste and deficit problem through cuts
The piece argues Congress must cut waste and unneeded programs to solve the deficit. It cites Grace Commission findings of 2 478 waste examples and GAO confirmation, critiquing defense spending and failed revenue plans while noting political leverage and delayed reforms.
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GAO
Navy
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Idaho
Iowa Voters Debate Harkin Grassley Tauke Influence
Readers from Manchester and Marion critique Sen. Tom Harkin and Sen. Chuck Grassley while urging support for Tom Tauke. Letters argue voting records on spending, taxes, and social issues, urging Tauke or Harkin depending on stance, with a Turkey Day deadline and Election Day call to action.
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Chuck Grassley
Tauke
Senate
Iowa
Harkin
Coletta Riniker
Manchester
John Dillinger
Turkey
D.E. DeBarkarte
Highland Dr
Marion
Wally Horn and Andy Hasley Compete in Iowa Education Debate
In Cedar Rapids and across Iowa, Sen. Wally Horn touts his long time support for private colleges and public vocational programs while challenger Andy Hasley presses for action on local Cedar River lake issues. Residents Gordon Maney and Ron Schirm endorse Hasley for statehouse.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Ron Schirm
Highland Dr
Cedar River
Cedar Lake
Andy Hasley
Statehouse
Gordon Maney
Route 1
Norway
Record of Legislative Controversy In Cedar Rapids Region
Letter details dispute involving Rep. Phil Brammer and nonpayment wage case for detasselers. Accuses Brammer of misrepresentation and improper use of campaign photos and yard signs. Narrator endorses Craig McCormick for House District 51 with emphasis on integrity and hard work.
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Brammer
Craig
McCormick
Westside
Cedar Rapids
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