The Iowa Senate

State of Iowa

Eighty-Second General Assembly

STATEHOUSE

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

For Immediate Release Contact: Senator Wieck

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (712) 251-4586

Senate Minority Leader Calls for Economic Stimulus Summit

Bipartisan Meeting to Focus on Looming National Recession

DES MOINES – Today Senate Minority Leader Ron Wieck (R-Sioux City) sent the following letter to the Governor requesting a bipartisan bicameral workgroup on an economic stimulus package:

January 22, 2008

Honorable Chet Culver

Iowa Governor

Capitol Building
Des Moines, IA 50319

Dear Governor Culver,

In light of the recent slowdown of the national economy it has been refreshing to see a bicameral bipartisan working relationship develop in Washington. This cooperation should serve as a reminder to all of us that in difficult times we must all pull together for the good of the country.

To that end, I suggest that the leadership of all four caucuses convene a meeting with you, yet this week, to discuss the current economic situation here in Iowa. It is well documented that Iowa is slower to react to the trends in the national economy, thus we must act now to soften any significant dip in our economy.

Thank you for your attention to this pressing need.

Sincerely,

Ron Wieck

Senate Minority Leader

CC: Honorable Mike Gronstal, Iowa Senate Majority Leader

Honorable Jack Kibbie, President of the Iowa Senate

Honorable Pat Murphy, Speaker of the Iowa House

Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the Iowa House

Honorable Christopher Rants, Minority Leader of the Iowa House

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