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| 1. |
The law enforcement community is urging the Legislature to reclassify pseudoephedrine as a Schedule V controlled substance as one method of controlling meth labs in Iowa. This means allergy and cold medicines would only be allowed at a pharmacy, and would require showing photo identification and signing a log. Would you be willing to buy your family's allergy and cold medicine needs only at a pharmacy? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 2. |
It has been proven that learning does not begin at age 5, but much earlier. However, only a small proportion of children in Iowa have access to early childhood education. Should the State of Iowa expand financial support for pre-school programs to provide universal access? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 3. |
There is growing concern that young people are not prepared to attend colleges. Which do you believe:
A. The state rather than local school boards should set graduation requirements.
B. College admission requirements should be raised to cause college-bound students to take more demanding courses in high school. |
A
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B
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Undecided
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| 4. |
Over the last two years, Iowa has used the "Grow Iowa Values Fund" to encourage businesses to expand or locate in Iowa. Funding for the program will run out by April, 2005. When it comes to future funding of this program, which best describes your view?
A. Iowa should make the program permanent since it has been so successful in luring new, high paying jobs to Iowa.
B. Iowa should also expand the program to provide additional funding for state park and cultural programs to encourage workers to come or stay in Iowa and enhance our quality of life. |
A
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B
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Undecided
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| 5. |
Some grocery stores have stopped collecting bottles and are referring customers to recycling plants. Do you believe that if a grocery or convenience stores sells a product, they must also redeem the bottle? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 6. |
Should the State of Iowa use its purchasing power to form an insurance pool, open to small businesses and self-employed individuals, so they can afford insurance for their workers and themselves? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 7. |
Should the State of Iowa push ahead with plans to authorize the purchase of lower-costing drugs from Canadian pharmacies, despite opposition by the federal government and others? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 8. |
Despite the slowly improving economy, Iowa still faces serious budget problems. Once lawmakers have identified all possible budget cuts, would you support an increase in the cigarette tax to help fund health care and education programs? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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| 9. |
Do you agree with the Department of Transportation's decision to close some driver's license stations on Mondays and move others out of some county courthouses? |
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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