Vilsack Pitches Budget Plan; Proposal Receives a Chilly Reception From Republicans

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DES MOINES (AP) - Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack released his budget plan in a series of briefings with lawmakers and state officials at the Iowa Capitol before heading to a public town hall meeting in suburban Waukee. The tab comes to $4.958 billion, plus whatever salary increases are bargained by state workers.

His plan, particularly his proposed cigarette tax increase, got a chilly reception from legislative Republicans.

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Vilsack Pitches Budget Plan; Proposal Receives a Chilly Reception From Republicans

"I do not think it is appropriate to raise taxes on Iowans, period," said Senate Republican Leader Stewart Iverson, of Dows, calling the bud...

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