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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Tag Archives: Tom Miller
Findley: Iowans need ‘problem-solving’ attorney general
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowans need a “problem-solving lawyer on their side,” according to Brenna Findley, the Republican candidate for attorney general. Findley, a Dexter attorney, is pushing a three-point plan of jobs, openness and transparency, and cleaning up scandals in … Continue reading
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Tagged attorney general, Brenna Findley, Democrat, GOP, Iowa, Republican, Steve King, Tom Miller, U.S. Senate
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RELEASE: DCI’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force unveils new website to help parents keep kids safe
Iowa Department of Public Safety Eugene T. Meyer, Commissioner 215 East 7th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Telephone Number: (515) 725-6182 Facsimile Number: (515) 725-6195 John F. Quinn, Director For immediate release: Courtney Greene, Bureau Chief Thursday, June 10, 2010 … Continue reading
Iowa Legal Aid to honor Leach
PRESS RELEASE: DES MOINES — The Iowa Legal Aid Foundation has announced that former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach will be inducted into Iowa Legal Aid’s Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual event, Equal Justice After Hours, on June 18 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonnie Campbell, Iowa Legal Aid Hall of Fame, Jim Leach, Neal Smith, Robert Ray, Roxanne Conlin, Tom Harkin, Tom Miller
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No discipline for attorney general’s aide until courts resolve OWI charge
By James Q. Lynch UPDATED: MARION – Attorney General Tom Miller will wait until the courts resolve an OWI charge against his top aide before considering disciplinary action “It’s a very difficult situation,” Miller said April 30 in Marion, … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice, government, politics
Tagged Eric Tabor, Iowa Attorney General's Office, Jim Nussle, marion, OWI, Tom Miller
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No conflict, but Miller may farm out Culver casino contribution case
By James Q. Lynch MARION – Attorney General Tom Miller is considering whether to appoint a special prosecutor to look into allegations of improper contributions to Gov. Chet Culver’s re-election campaign. Miller, a seven-term Democratic attorney general, said in … Continue reading
New law protects people whose cars are ‘held hostage’ by repair shops
PRESS RELEASE FROM IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE: A new law that takes effect Saturday, May 1, protects consumers against unscrupulous car repair shops that hold a vehicle “hostage” and refuse to return it unless the customer pays charges not authorized … Continue reading
Miller may appoint special prosecutor to look into campaign donations
By James Q. Lynch CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said today (Friday, April 30) he may appoint a special prosecutor to look into allegations of improper campaign donations to Gov. Chet Culver from Fort Dodge casino interests. … Continue reading
