Avenson unveils 5.7 million anti crime plan in Anamosa
Democratic candidate Don Avenson proposed a seven point, 5.7 million anti-crime plan featuring a 10 member SWAT unit, boot camps for youthful offenders, truth in sentencing, community anti crime grants, more parole and residential staff, expanded juvenile facilities, and state bond funding, with corrections officers backing the event on the Iowa State Men's Reformatory steps. Republican Gov. Terry Branstad dismissed the plan as inconsistent with Avenson's record and questioned its feasibility while endorsing tougher sentencing.
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Senate fee clash over budget deficit race
Political exchange between U S Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Tom Tauke centered on spending and taxes. Tauke labeled Harkin a big spender citing votes and tax increases while Harkin backer Raftis blamed Reagan era tax cuts and Pentagon spending for the deficit. Raftis charged Tauke with tax breaks for the rich and corporate interests.
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Day Questions Investment Policy of State
Norgey Burt Day the Republican candidate for state treasurer pledged to double in state investments in Iowa in his first year while incumbent Democrat Mike Fitzgerald argued the current level reflects demand and boosting it would require tax hikes. Day proposed expanding the Invest in Iowa program to 100 million with 2.5 year renewables to spur bank lending and jobs in the state. Fitzgerald noted a record 60 million earnings from excess funds and warned changes could hit revenue and a potential 40 million budget deficit. Des Moines AP Iowa lieutenant governor candidates split on health care with Democrat JoAnn Zimmerman backing baseline coverage and Republican Joy Corning preferring federal solutions. The pair spoke at a Des Moines breakfast with a local business group.
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