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Boeyink: Where is the I-Jobs debt in the latest Moody’s report?

Boeyink: Where is the I-Jobs debt in the latest Moody’s report?
The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign today released the following statement from Branstad 2010 campaign manager Jeff Boeyink regarding the latest Moody’s report allegedly showing Iowa as the second-lowest per capita debt state in the country. The problem? They didn’t bother to factor in I-Jobs. In response, Boeyink stated: This report gives a significantly distorted view ... Full story

Branstad Releases Web Video Attacking Culver on I-Jobs

Branstad Releases Web Video Attacking Culver on I-Jobs
Terry Branstad’s campaign has released a new web video that takes Governor Culver to task for his failed I-Jobs program. The ad notes that the program has not created any new jobs and will cost Iowa’s $55 million a year for the next 23 years.... Full story

Culver Keeps on Spending

Culver Keeps on Spending
Culver Administration: Just like every other year, the Governor’s budget recommendation is balanced. True, but last year’s budget was supposedly balanced, too. Governor Culver was forced to make two rounds of cuts to actually balance the budget. One of the cuts was a reckless 10% across-the-board cut that will force local government ... Full story

Democrat Bonding Proposal Gives 11 Member Board Total Control Over Funds

Democrat Bonding Proposal Gives 11 Member Board Total Control Over Funds
Governor Culver and Democrat Leaders in the House and Senate say they are close to finding a compromise between their bonding proposals. Both plans call for the state to borrow at least $700 million dollars, but that’s where the similarities end. Legislative Democrats want to use the bulk of money to pay for flood-related ... Full story
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