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Mon, Apr 23 2012 08:14:00

Replay: Gov. Terry Branstad's news conference, April 23

Gov. Terry Branstad's weekly news conference focused on a veterans recognition parade. Other topics included an arts program at a Des Moines elementary school, education reform, the retirement of longtime Associated Press reporter Mike Glover, bullying and the status of negotiations on the budget.

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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Iowa National Guard Adjutant Gen. Timothy Orr announces a June 30 veterans parade in Des Moines. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:01:56
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    The Salute to Veterans parade starts at 10 a.m. June 30 at the Capitol and will go west on Grand Ave. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:03:47
  3. Branstad appears in uniform to announce veterans event #iagov http://pic.twitter.com/IJYTxfGA
    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
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    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:05:24
  4. Branstad is an Army veteran.
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says this is also Jewish Veterans Week in the state of Iowa. He has signed a proclamation for it. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:06:11
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announces Findley Elementary in DSM has been selected will participate in Turnaround Arts program. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:08:11
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    The arts program is a competitive , public-private federal initiative to assist low-performing schools. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:08:53
  8. TAI: Turnaround Arts Initiative
    Our country has a moral and economic imperative to make sure that our schools are providing a quality education to all students. So today...
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Orr says the veterans parade will have special meaning for Vietnam-era vets who never got a real welcome home. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:10:13
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad notes he’s a Vietnam-era veteran. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:10:48
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says all the money for the veterans event is being raised privately. “The cost I think will be minimal.” #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:12:02
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Orr says there’s a national Dept of Defense initiative to recognize Vietnam-era vets and heal lingering wounds. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:14:46
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad recognizes and honors the retiring Associated Press reporter, Mike Glover. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:15:30
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad: to Glover: “We’re going to miss you sitting on that piece of furniture. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:16:20
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad re: Glover: He goes back to the before-cell-phone era. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:17:13
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says there is a need for some in-person service at Workforce Development. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:17:53
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad notes @DMRegister story on the need for skilled workers in Iowa. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:18:40
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Reynolds touts the STEM initiative aimed at training workers in shortage areas to help specific companies. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:20:08
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says the inevitable loss of federal money means the state has to be more efficient. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:21:28
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad dismisses GOP concerns about the “Field of Dreams” business incentive. “They passed it.” #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:22:25
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says every school district is required to have a plan to deal with bullying. He says social media is making it worse. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:26:58
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says the House passed a “very bold” education reform initiative. He hopes many of those elements are adopted. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:28:54
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    Kathie Obradovich@KObradovich
    Branstad says there’s a general agreement in terms of the overall budget that has to be worked out in conf committees. #iagov
    Mon, Apr 23 2012 07:29:46

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