Stem cells move forward in Iowa Senate, 26-24:
Four Democratic senators broke party lines on the issue. Nay votes from Tom Hancock of Epworth, Bill Heckroth of Waverly, Brian Schoenjahn of Arlington, and Joe Seng of Davenport joined all 20 Senate Republicans in coming up just two votes short of the 26 needed to kill the measure.
What's the deal with these guys?
Also, 28 Dem Senators co-sponsor an anti-surge resolution. Obviously non-binding, but where are Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids and Steve Warnstadt from Sioux City? And why did they stop making Surge, anyway?
And lame duck Sandra Greiner gives the Register some remarks that sum up her whole attitude toward public service:
She said her decision has nothing to do with Republicans losing control of the Legislature. "Listen: This is the easiest money I've ever earned," she said. "Why would anybody walk away from an easy check like that? It has absolutely nothing to do with being in the minority."
Easy money, huh. That helps explain all those missed League of Women Voters legislative forums in Iowa City - she was off the clock! Just running for the Legislature was the hardest job I ever had, and our local folks keep up nonstop insane campaign-plus schedules during session weekends.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Sandy.
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