Money Keeps Iowa Races Competitive in 2 Congressional Seats
National parties continue spending as two Iowa contests remain hot three weeks before Election Day. Incumbent Rep. Jim Leach leads in funds for re election while Democrat Dave Loebsack pursues a tight challenge. Open seat in Nussle district and Boswell Lamberti race draw major ads and financial activity from both parties.
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Big Tobacco Spends Big to Defeat Ballot Measures
The two largest tobacco firms, Philip Morris USA and R J Reynolds, are pouring over 54 million dollars to fight measures raising cigarette taxes or tightening smoking bans. They lead anti ballot campaigns in California Missouri South Dakota and oppose bans in Arizona and Ohio.
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States battle over smoking limits on November ballots
Anti smoking initiatives surge as tobacco firms and groups push campaigns in California Ohio and Arizona. Reynolds spokesman David Howard said the firm has spent a record amount on ballot measures this year amid efforts to advance partial bans.
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Air America Radio Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Air America Radio filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in New York while promising to remain on air. The liberal network shows assets of 4.3 million against 20.3 million in debts, with key creditors including its founder group and Franken among the owed.
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