Gazette editorials critique anti business votes in Iowa
The Gazette argues that Democratic lawmakers in Iowa often oppose business backed measures. ABI analysis shows most Senate and House Democrats oppose the business position on the surveyed 11 to 15 bills, with a few exceptions. The editorial notes a defeated tax move to limit federal tax deduction and praises lawmakers who break from party lines.
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Iowa General Assembly
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Iowa
Abi
Senate
House
Wally Horn
D-Cedar Rapids
Jean Lloyd-Jones
D-Ilowa City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Kay Chapman
Joyce Nielsen
David Osterberg
Mount Vernon
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
Mary Neuhauser
Controversy Over Pig Liver Transplant Probed After Patient’s Death
Dr. Leonard Makowka defended a pig liver transplantation performed to bridge to a human liver, 32 hours before the patient died. Critics say the biology gap between pig and human is too large, though a Baltimore case previously showed interim success and calls for quicker medicine approvals. Makowka says he would try it again if life-saving, temporary support is needed.
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Leonard Makowka
Arthur Caplan
Biomedical Ethics Center
University of Minnesota
Makowka
Belgium
Baltimore
Minnesota
Makonka
California
Clinton Bush policy contrasts in final weeks
A column argues Clinton as pragmatist expanding government and health rules while Bush favors market solutions. It notes Clinton tax plans, potential public works funding, and impacts on private investment, unions, and civil service rules, warning of a shift in Congress and influence from liberal hawks.
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George Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Gov. Clinton
Congress
Bush
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Washington
Sens
Metzenbaum
Kennedy
Biden
Voters express support for multiple Iowa Senate candidates
Edits and letters highlight endorsements for Sylvia Kelley and Paul Pate, praise for Beverly Hannon, and endorsements for Andy McKean and Lynn Schulte. Community voices stress education, healthcare, and local leadership as decisive factors in the November 3 election.
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Sylvia Kelley
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Kirkwood (Community College) Faculty Association
Kelly
Iowa
Doug Gustafson
Kirkwood Faculty Association
Andy McKean
Iowa House
Andy
John McKean
Jones County
Linn County
Lynn Schulte
John
Zonneveld accuses Iowa Democrats of bias in 1990s race
The piece cites Jan Zonneveld running as a Democratic candidate in 1990 after being urged by party figures. It details alleged party bias including exclusion from media, inability to speak at county conventions, unequal access to funds, and critical views on Leach and national health care proposals.
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Iowa
Shawn Gallagher
Senate
Steve Pohlmeyer
Pine View Dr. NE
Jan Zonneveld
U.S. Congress
Des Moines
Linn
Johnson
Scott County
Leach
Zonneveld
S. E
Linn County
Election Committee
Louisa
Scott
E Zonneveld
T.J
Iowa Democratic Party
Congress
Iowa City
Lloyd- Jones
Zimmerman
FDIC
S&ls
Banking Committee
Lloyd-Jones
S&l
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
President Clinton
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
the Gazette
Pate
Sen
Paul Pate
Paul
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Des Moines Register
McKean
Schulte
Son County
Farm Bureau
Linn County Farm Bureau
Lynn
Emil L. Novak
Drexel
Area Agency On Aging
Beverly Hannon
Morley
Sen. Hannon
Russ Proffitt
Lisbon
James Leach
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