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Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.
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Iowa Press: The Presidential Candidates
During the 2008 presidential campaign season, IPTV's political coverage provides in-depth interviews with the candidates and serious analysis of the issues.
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Labor and Elections: Danny Homan (AFSCME) & Ken Sagar (IFL) (#3544)
Full Program: Capitol reporters discuss the role of labor in upcoming elections with Danny Homan, President of AFSCME Iowa Council 61 and Ken Sagar, New President of Iowa Federation of Labor. Reporters are David... 27:45
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Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal on Flood Recovery (#3543)
Full Program: Capitol reporters interview Iowa Senate Majority Leader, Mike Gronstal, (D) Council Bluffs on flood recovery matters -- including the possibility of a special session and who will bear the costs of... 27:44
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Flooding Impact (#3542)
Full Program: In the wake of the recent flood disaster, Sec. Bill Northey discusses the damage, scope, and options for recovering Iowa farm crops. Reporters are David Yepsen, and Mike Glover. Dean Borg hosts. 27:45
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Kevin McCarthy on Flood Disaster (#3541)
Full Program: Capitol reporters interview Iowa House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on matters of the Floods of '08. The reporters are Mike Glover of Associated Press and David Yepsen of the Des Moines... 27:45
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Christopher Reed on Iowa Press (#3540)
Full Program: Capitol reporters interview winner of the Iowa GOP Senate primary, Christopher Reed. Reporters are Mike Glover of Associated Press and David Yepsen of the Des Moines Register. Dean Borg hosts. 27:44
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Barack Obama on Energy Policy and Conservation (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama gives examples of changes he'd like to make. 01:48
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Why should people vote for John McCain? (#3506)
Sen. John McCain is given one minute to define why he's the best candidate. 01:12
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John McCain On Iraq (#3506)
Sen. John McCain makes a statement about the Iraq War, and how his stance will affect the voters. 01:56
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John McCain on Tax Reform (#3506)
Sen. John McCain says he'd like to see the U.S. taxes made simpler and more fair. 01:25
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John McCain on Health Care and Health Insurance (#3506)
Sen. John McCain talks about workers needing health care, and his ideas on what the government should and shouldn't do. 03:01
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John McCain on the Republican Party 2008 (#3506)
Sen. John McCain discusses the status of the Republican Party. 01:09
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John McCain on Trade Policy (#3506)
Sen. John McCain lists some of today's work force problems - related to free trade - and mentions community colleges as part of the solution. 01:50
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John McCain on Ethanol Policy (#3506)
Sen. John McCain talks about his opposition to subsidies, including subsidies for ethanol production. 01:11
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Barack Obama on unpopular decisions (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama talks about his ability to make decisions even if they aren't popular. 01:37
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Barack Obama on Education and Motivating Change (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama talks about education and motivating change. 01:25
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Barack Obama on Afghanistan (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama talks about the security situation in Afghanistan. 00:54
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Barack Obama on 'Is Race a Factor?' (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama talks about whether being a minority will be a problem referring to campaigning in Iowa. (Prior to the Iowa 2008 Caucus.) 03:06
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Barack Obama on the National Debt (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama talks about the national debt. 01:23
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Why should people vote for Barack Obama? (#3510)
Senator Barack Obama is given one minute to define why he's the best candidate. 02:24
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Barack Obama on special interest groups and PAC funds (#3510)
Sen. Barack Obama says he's not 'sinless' in fund-raising, but is working on ethics reforms. 01:09
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