Culver Branstad Clash Over Same-Sex Marriage In Cedar Rapids Debate
Governor hopefuls Chet Culver and Terry Branstad sparred on state and local issues at a Cedar Rapids debate held at Coe College. They diverged on same sex marriage with Culver backing a non discriminatory approach and Branstad signaling review of the plan. The event drew about 1000 attendees and was broadcast by KCRG TV9.
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Debaters clash on same sex marriage issue at Coe College
In Cedar Rapids at Coe College Governor Culver and former Governor Branstad sparred on major topics. An audience member challenged Branstad during the same sex marriage ruling discussion as the debate heated.
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Federal dollars to Iowa are spiking under spending rise
A Capitol News Connection report notes Iowa federal spending rose from 21.8 billion in 2006 to 29.3 billion in 2009. Republicans argue higher deficits burden the young with Medicare and Social Security costs rising as the population ages.
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Iowa Recourse: Big Federal Aid Gains 2006 to 2009
Iowa saw substantial rises in federal program payments from 2006 to 2009 across Social Security retirement from 4.2 to 4.8 billion, Medicare 3.2 to 4.0 billion, crop insurance 267 million to 1.5 billion, unemployment 267 million to 788 million, flood prevention 1.5 million to 1.5 billion, highway planning 395 to 848 million, defense spending 948 million to 1.6 billion, and Medicaid support 1.7 to 2.6 billion.
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