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Are tax credits a needed stimulus or a waste of tax dollars during the economic recession? That was the discussion topic when Senator Herman Quirmbach of Ames appeared on Iowa Public Radio’s “The Exchange” this Monday. A link to a MP3 recording of the program is below the fold.
Read the full story >>Senator Herman Quirmbach of Ames will be the guest on Iowa Public Radio (WOI-AM 640) at 12:30PM this coming Monday, 1/25, for “The Exchange” program with Jeneane Beck. The topic will be economic development and tax credits.
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Governor Chet Culver will deliver the Condition of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate today at 10AM. Links to streaming audio and video of the speech are below the fold.
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The Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association (ISSDA) announced yesterday that Senator Keith Kreiman of Bloomfield will receive an ISSDA GOLD STAR Award for excellence in leadership on public safety and law enforcement issues in Iowa.
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The State of Iowa is considering ways to improve “communications interoperability” among Iowa’s safety workers. In response to requests from local officials, the Democratic members of the Iowa Senate organized a conference call briefing for public safety officers, first responders and other stakeholders.
Read the full story >>U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has said that health reform could threaten the lives of older Iowans. Iowa State Senator Joe Bolkcom says Grassley is not telling the straight story and cites Iowa legislation passed in 2008. Audio of Senator Bolkcom’s remarks below the fold.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is being asked to lead a “truth squad” on health reform by an Iowa legislator who has helped make Iowa number one in children’s health care. Audio file available for download below the fold.
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On Wednesday, August 5th, the Iowa Senate Democrats hosted a conference call workshop for small towns on Rebuild Iowa and I-JOBS grant opportunities. Audio and links to key resources are below the fold.
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Click here for audio of Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal calling for real, national health reform that includes a public option. TRANSCRIPT: Iowa families need real, national health reform”I think what we are seeing is an effort in this country to produce healthcare reform, something that Iowa has gone through relative to children over the last [...]
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Last week, Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie called on his former colleague US Senator Chuck Grassley to support a public health care option. Senator Kibbie explained that a public option is good for rural Iowans, just like Medicare helped seniors in rural Iowa in 1965. Audio of Senator Kibbbie’s remarks is below the fold.
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