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View from the Capitol: Sen. Angelo Compares Immigration Plans

By Adam Burke 2/17/08

A Republican immigration task force recently made some suggestions in response to a state House bill (H.F. 2026) sponsored by Democratic representatives that would penalize corporate officers of companies that employ undocumented workers. The group, which included Senators Jeff Angelo of Creston, Paul McKinley of Chariton and Steve Kettering of Lake View, wants to add [...]

Culver, Legislature, Call For Exempting Federal Rebate Checks From Iowa Tax

By Jay Wagner 1/28/08

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver and legislative leaders agreed Monday to exempt federal rebate checks from state income tax, a move that would mean that most of the $1.5 billion Iowa taxpayers would receive as part of the federal stimulus package would flow back into the economy.

Culver said his meeting with lawmakers in both parties was [...]

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