Voters pass school tax boosts while incumbents sweep Cedar Rapids area
The region shows strong support for school funding with most bonds approved and incumbents reelected. turnout was low, around five percent, amid public dissatisfaction voiced in coffee shops and letters. The Bonnie Campbell judicial nomination faces party maneuvering in Washington. Kilkenny hurling fans display county pride as Cyclone football looms.
Gore confidant turns Bush material over to FBI
A Gore aide said Tom Downey turned over to his lawyer a package containing documents and a videotape related to Bush debate preparations. The FBI is assessing whether the items were illegally obtained, with Downey and Gore staffers unsure if the package was genuine.
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Correction on Iowa City and Cedar Rapids School Boards Results
The Iowa City school board is seven members. In Cedar Rapids District 3 Keith Westercamp defeated Sharron McElmeel by 107 votes after a typo led to a margin error. The Gazette notes it will publish corrections and welcomes complaints via phone at 398-8313.
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House sustains veto of marriage penalty repeal
The House voted to sustain President Clinton's veto of a bill to cut income taxes for many married couples. The 270-158 tally fell short of the override threshold. Forty nine Democrats joined Republicans and one independent in support. 157 Democrats and one independent opposed. Iowa's four Republicans and Democrat Leon...
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Lawmakers Vote to Override Clinton on Marriage Tax Repeal
The 3rd District's Boswell joined peers to override Clinton's veto of the marriage tax repeal. Rep. Jim Nussle called it partisan gridlock and unfair to tax couples who are married. The bill would cut taxes for about 25 million dual income households.
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Gazette Reaffirms Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to recycle extra copies at City Carton on Sixth St SW or via local recycling drop-off points.
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