Iowa Republicans seek ERA support amid budget clash
Iowa Republicans held six news conferences to back the state Equal Rights Amendment while blasting Democrats over budget crises blamed on federal policies. GOP leaders cited selective press releases and a 3.6 percent spending cut by Gov. Robert Ray as mischaracterizations of the Legislature.
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Iowa AG says ERA will not harm social fabric
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller argued the Equal Rights Amendment will secure gender equality without mandating abortion funding homosexual marriage or unisex athletics. He cited state experiences and a 14-state study to support that ratification will not cause major social changes while potentially improving girls and women's sports programs.
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Red Cross conference set at Roosevelt Hotel in 1980
The Grant Wood Area Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts the 1980 Iowa Division Conference at the Roosevelt Hotel November 7 and 8. Officers Dr James Manville chair, Lillian Neff vice chair, Harvey Dewey treasurer lead planning with sessions following a parade of uniforms honoring the Red Cross 100 year contribution. Bill Baker national Red Cross planning official to speak.
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