Lame Duck session eyed for looming congressional work
Congress plans a rare November gathering as the 98th Congress nears and debates address fiscal year funding. Rep. Tom Tauke notes the need to finish appropriations, tackle Social Security solvency, and discuss public works while reporters recall historic lame duck sessions and political stakes. Linn County turnout sets county records with notable precinct results.
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Tom Tauke
Tauke
Washington
Supreme Court
Transportation
Drew) Lewis
Roger Jepsen
Jepsen
Harry Truman
Alaska
Hawaii
Truman
Yugoslavia
Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Nixon
Cambodia
Nelson Rockefeller
Campaigning isn t over as lawmakers begin 70th General Assembly
Democratic and Republican state senators held separate caucuses to organize for the 70th General Assembly starting January 10. Party leaders urged immediate 1984 campaign preparation while noting the setback of losing control and vowing to win back the majority.
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General Assembly
Senate
Mike Tramontina
State Party
Rolf Craft
Decorah
Metzger Seeks Troop Involvement and More Funds for Patrol
New chief Metzger pushes participatory goals with troopers in at least one district and backs a higher equipment budget. He defends the fitness test as taxpayer insurance and urges legislators to fund faster car replacements and maintain full staffing despite state budget constraints.
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Metzger
Holiday hours set for 49 Iowa state liquor stores
Iowa state liquor stores in major cities will stay open longer for 11 days over the holidays. Rolland Gallagher says the extended hours apply to 49 stores, with some open 10 am to 9 pm on select dates and others 10 am to 8 pm. All 212 stores close at 6 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rolland Gallagher
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
West Des Moines
Iowa City
Ames
Cedar Falls
Bettendorf
Mason City
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Marshalltown
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Davenport
Urbandale
Marion
Coralville
Clear Lake
Muscatine
Spencer
Carroll
Newton
Ankeny
Storm Lake
Fort Madison
Decorah
Boone
Charles City
Algona
Oelwein
Denison
Waverly
Oskaloosa
No plums for campaign workers in Des Moines job gap
Des Moines report notes that after Democrats won control and Branstad became governor elect, few jobs open for campaign workers. Only one $19,400 research post on the partisan staff. most openings are part-time clerical roles with low pay. Tens of resumes received, but competition is stiff and many seasoned workers will not find positions. Branstad plans to retain top department heads while filling mainly his personal staff.
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Terry Branstad
Senate
Greg Nichols
Democratic Partisan
Nichols
Des Moines
Democratic Party
Branstad
Sue Neely
State Department
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