Iowa Republicans elect leaders. Vilsack outlines agenda
In Iowa, Senate Republicans plan to choose majority leaders today while House Republicans schedule theirs next week. Governor-elect Vilsack vows bipartisan leadership and seeks to reshape state government focusing on biotech, renewable energy, health care reform, P-16 education, higher wages, and affordable drug costs. He emphasizes improving efficiency with limited resources and broadening Internet access.
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Grassley plots path after chairmanship shift
Senator Grassley plans a push on Medicare inequity prescription drugs taxes and pension reform as he regains the Finance Committee chairmanship amid Iowa’s agriculture leadership shift. He spoke at his corn farm near New Hartford as Republicans tout Finance clout over Agriculture.
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Republicans Sweep Gains Across Senate and House in Midterm
Republicans secured 51 Senate seats with a possible Louisiana runoff for Mary Landrieu, and held 227 House seats to 203 for Democrats. Dick Gephardt announced he will not seek a fifth term, prompting a leadership contest between Nancy Pelosi and Martin Frost. President Bush credited with boosting GOP performance amid a tough election night.
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DOT outlines 1-235 rework to cut delays and shift costs
Iowa DOT planners reconfigure the 1-235 timetable to reflect construction realities, pushing completion back to 2007. The plan adds six lane work in West Des Moines and increments along the 14 mile corridor while avoiding new delays. The five year plan totals about 2.3 billion dollars with most funds for highway projects through 2007.
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Absentee ballot rules debated by Iowa auditors
Iowa auditors defend absentee voting as part of a strong accessible process. Culver, re elected Democrat, says no reform needed despite GOP anger over absentee use. Linn and Johnson counties report more challenged ballots but manageable totals as officials prepare to validate voters.
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