Cruz touts unity and 2016 bid at Iowa Reagan Dinner
Sen. Ted Cruz urged GOP unity and energized grassroots as he pitched a 2016 presidential bid at the Reagan Dinner in Des Moines. He defended the shutdown, criticized Obamacare, and promoted a conservative platform alongside Rep. Steve King. Cruz teased a 21 hour speech, then spoke 45 minutes citing Obamacare critiques.
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Divisions simmer at Iowa Reagan Dinner with Cruz
At the Veterans Memorial Center in Des Moines more than 600 GOP activists packed the Reagan Dinner featuring Ted Cruz as part of a party at a crossroads. A.J. Spiker and David Fischer framed the event as a transition toward a principled future while Gov. Branstad urged unity. Several Senate hopefuls attended and some Republicans voiced tension over moderating the party and past votes.
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Gunman chases police near Ridgecrest ends in deadly shootout
A gunman with two captives in the trunk opened fire during a chaotic hourlong chase near Ridgecrest California. Police shot him dead after he pulled over and fired into the trunk. Earlier a woman was killed and a man seriously wounded in an attack. the male victim told investigators the gunman’s identity. Kern County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ray Pruitt provided the details.
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Fix the Streets Committee raises 8282590 in Cedar Rapids ballot push
The Fix the Streets Committee reports 825,890 raised to back a November 5 measure extending Cedar Rapids 1 percent local option sales tax for 10 years to fund street repairs. Opponents via Get the Facts CR report only 351 raised. Major donors include L L Pelling Shive Hattery Croell Redi Mix and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
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