Harkin urges Boehner to bring ENDA to House vote
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin pressed House Speaker Boehner to introduce and vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, saying supporters in the House exist and Obama would sign. He cited a 64-32 Senate passage and warned against delaying past holidays. He also defended Obamacare while warning Upton’s bill could derail the ACA.
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Cedar Rapids
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House
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Obama
Boehner
Upton
Push for fuel tax rise in Iowa renewable road repair funding
Iowa Good Roads Association and transportation chief debate options to cover a 215 million dollar annual backlog in road repairs. Gov Branstad weighs proposals beyond a fuel tax increase amid 2014 election sensitivity. House transportation chairman Byrnes cites 1990 Branstad win after fuel tax hike as political context. Program airs noon Sunday on Iowa Public Television.
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Iowa Good Roads Association
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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Terry Branstad
House Transportation Committee
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Branstad
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Donald Avenson
Jo Ann Zimmerman
Iowa
Americans For Prosperity
Iowans For Tax Relief
Republican Party of
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Scott
Towa
Iptv World
Iptv.org
Branstad keeps focus on restrained state spending
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad opened new budget hearings warning spending talks will be tough even with a surplus. He cited commitments for property tax relief and a teacher leadership program while avoiding past wasteful practices. The state forecasts an $895.1 million ending balance for 2014 and plans multiyear steps to cut taxes and boost education, with formal decisions pending the December Revenue Estimating Conference.
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Terry Branstad
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Branstad
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State Department of Management
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Roederer
Statehouse
Correction: Kajtazovic misspelled name in report
A Gazette correction notes Rep Anesa Kajtazovic D Waterloo was misspelled Friday in Iowa 1st District Democratic nomination coverage. The notice invites reader feedback on accuracy and fairness and provides contact numbers for corrections.
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Waterloo
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The Gazette Publication and Contact Details
The Gazette published daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa lists mailing addresses subscription rates by carrier and method, and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries. Postmaster address and Gazette Communications P.O. Box details are provided.
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