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Solons Begin Session Amid Partisan Strife In Iowa Senate
The Iowa General Assembly opens with partisan tensions as the Senate seats a candidate lacking residency proof. Democrats hold 26 to Republicans 24, raising control concerns. New rules concentrate power with the majority floor leader, prompting debate on session length and full-time legislator questions. A 120-day adjournment proposal fails on party lines. The author hopes for substantive legislation and less bickering.
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Senate Credentials Committee
Senate
Iowa
Attorney General
House
Thavelong
Executive Branch