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GOP sees hope in voter discontent; Dems call it ‘momentary’
DES MOINES – What a difference a few months makes.When the 2009 legislative session began, Democrats were basking in the warmth of an election that saw them increase their majorities in the Iowa House...
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Harrop: Tax cuts for the wealthy do not translate into jobs
By Froma HarropLet’s cut the baloney about jobs and rich people’s taxes.If corporate profits automatically turned into jobs for the little folk, the unemployment rate would be plummeting.It happens...
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Harkin looking for reason to support tax cut, jobless pay plan
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, to discuss unemployment insurance. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)He’s not ready to say “yes,”...
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Iowa can’t afford more tax cuts, Branstad says
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad speaks to The Gazette's editorial board in Cedar Rapids Jan. 27. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette)Gov. Terry Branstad warned lawmakers Feb. 7 the state may not be able to afford...
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Happy Independence Day Iowa Legislature
Hey Iowans, light up a totally legal sparkler, the Iowa Legislature has finally adjourned. I heard it myself live on the interwebs’ sound tubes.I was sort of hoping for some last minute fireworks, like...
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Obama economic recovery proposals get split decision
Rockwell Collins President and CEO Clay Jones (left) speaks with Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley during a General Aviation Rally Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Brian Ray)CEDAR RAPIDS –...
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SD 18 – Mathis fact-finding needs to become stand-taking
Liz Mathis greeted me with a handful of corn.She had been out talking to farmers in state Senate District 18, where she’s the Democratic candidate in a special election Nov. 8. The corn was apparently...
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Braley not honest with workers
By Ben Lange—- Rep. Bruce Braley’s July 10 guest column (“Simply put, Obama is betting on American workers; Romney isn’t”) illustrates why Iowans cannot trust Washington politicians to get our country...
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Branstad commends Legislature for 2013 work
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad addresses the Linn Eagles at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Friday, Jan. 13, 2011, in Cedar Rapids. Branstad and Reynolds are bringing the Condition of the State address...
View ArticleGov. Branstad to sign historic Iowa tax package next week
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad has chosen a Hiawatha business as the backdrop next week when he signs the largest tax cut in Iowa history into law.Branstad announced Wednesday that he will sign...
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