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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
14
A legislative writer recalls his first winter assignment to cover the Iowa Senate and shares afterthoughts from five months observing lawmakers in action. He notes surprise at procedures, personalities, and the pace of lawmaking, offering insights into the chamber’s dynamics and challenges.
Des Moines AP report reviews the 1971 Iowa Legislature, noting six months to pass a tax and school funding bill not yet signed, while a proposed 18-year voting age amendment sailed through both chambers and earned Gov. Ray's approval in one day. The piece explains partisan dynamics, rules battles, and swift action when votes exist. It highlights Sen. John and Gov. Ray's roles in shifting the voting age debate from state to constitutional action.
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