Politics
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City, union mum on contract negotiations
Negotiations are ongoing between the City of Knoxville and its employee union. Not many details have been revealed as of yet.
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Loebsack rep to hold office hours
Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in southern Iowa for open office hours.
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This Week in the Iowa House
Since the economic downturn that hit in 2008, Iowa's vibrant economy has helped build unprecedented revenue growth and surplus funds for the state. We've generally outperformed the rest of the nation the last five years with a lower unemployment rate, quicker recovery, and fiscal discipline that has generated today's record surplus.
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The Sinclair Report
Education is an important priority to me. As your State Senator, I will advocate for strong local control of schools; improved teacher, student and parent accountability; and renewed pre-eminence for Iowa’s education system. -
Taxes, Medicaid and Heart Health
January has historically been a stressful month in my household, as my wife battles the many forms it takes for us to comply with the tax code.
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Grassley coming to Knoxville
Sen. Chuck Grassley is scheduled to be at Knoxville High School on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from noon-1 p.m.
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Loebsack visits Pella
Congressman Dave Loebsack was given a tour of Pella by Police Chief Robert Bokinsky yesterday afternoon.
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Supreme Court seeks comment on Child Support Guidelines
Chief Justice Mark Cady of the Iowa Supreme Court issued an order today seeking comment on the recommendations made by the Child Support Review Committee.
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Heartsill Report
There were a few noteworthy occasions from this past legislative week that should be highlighted in this week’s column. The first one, of course, was the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and his work as a leader in civil rights for all Americans. The Monday holiday resulted in a shortened legislative week. More on Dr. King’s legacy in a moment.
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The Sinclair Report
As a parent, I understand the value of sound budgeting practices. In our household, we don’t spend more than we take in because we choose not to bury our family in a pile of preventable debt. This also is a teachable moment for our children. They learn the valuable concept that just because you have a credit card, it doesn’t mean you should spend frivolously. As we all know, when that credit card bill comes due, it has a significant impact on the family budget.
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Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam
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Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe
School Storm Protection Spotty in Tornado Zones
9-year-old Tornado Victim Loved Family, Singing
Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage
Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage
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Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London
Paperless Scanner, Vision of the Future
Florida FBI Shooting Has Boston Bombing Links
Garcetti Elected Los Angeles Mayor Over Greuel
Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
IRS Official Pleads 5th Amendment
Lawyer: Feds Investigating Susan Powell Case
