Iowa lawmakers clash with Branstad aides over budget pressure
In Des Moines a legislative committee questioned Governor Branstad staff about pressuring agencies to underspend approved budgets to cast a rosy pre election fiscal picture. Budget officials deny the claim, while Sen. Joe Welsh warns of sustained pressure to cut, with Krahl refraining from confirming across the board cuts.
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Zimmerman backs feed co-ops to lift Iowa cattle industry
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Jo Ann Zimmerman proposes intensive grazing and cooperative cattle feeding. She cites a Sioux County co-op with 3,500 head and 22 member farmers, argues for reduced costs and volume marketing, and notes feasibility of smaller co-ops. Zimmerman and her husband run a Waukee area farm.
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Des Moines Talk Show Plans Sidestep Branstad Jenkins
Des Moines KRNT offers Gov. Terry Branstad and Democratic foe Lowell Jenkins an hour on air for non political chatter in mid October. Both sides must avoid political topics and a buzzer will stop any inadvertent mention. branstad may bring his wife Chris.
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Public Administrator group to host gubernatorial candidates
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Capitol Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration will host separate appearances by Democrat Lowell Jenkins and incumbent Republican Terry Branstad on October 1. A panel of public officials will question the candidates.
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Hughes plans cross-state event to aid farmers in Iowa and Missouri
Democratic candidate Scott Hughes announces a two state event with Missouri hopeful Doug Hughes to spotlight federal policies harming farmers. He competes against incumbent Jim Lightfoot in Iowa's 5th District. A Thursday border handshake and hog roast are planned in Lineville.
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