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BRANSTAD 2010 ACCEPTS THREE DEBATE OPPORTUNITIES

(URBANDALE, Iowa) – The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign today announced that former Gov. Terry Branstad will compete in three Republican gubernatorial primary debates. 

“We welcome the opportunity to discuss the future of Iowa with our primary opponents,” said campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “The governor looks forward to sharing his message of job creation, family income growth and restoring fiscal responsibility to the state’s budget.” 

The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign has accepted an invitation to an April 7 debate to be held at KTIV studios in Sioux City. KTIV is partnering with sister stations, KWWL in Waterloo, and KTTC in Rochester, MN. 

The second debate will be held in Cedar Rapids on May 1, and is sponsored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association. 

The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign will also accept an invitation to participate in the traditional Des Moines Register debate in Des Moines, which is held each primary campaign. 

“This will give Iowans all over the state a chance to view the Republican gubernatorial candidates, and where each stands on the issues,” said Boeyink. “We are excited to participate in these debates.”

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com

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Branstad Proposes New Budget Practices

New policy rollout includes biennial budgets, 5-year planning & an end to bad budget habits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 8, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 491-2722

(BURNSIDE, Iowa) – Gov. Terry Branstad today rolled out new policy that would end bad budget practices, replace yearly budgets with a biennial budget process, and develop and implement a five-year financial plan for state government.

The proposal can be seen by clicking here.

“It is time to stop playing shell games with taxpayer dollars, stop erratic budget fixes and start talking honestly about the state’s finances,” said Gov. Branstad. “This proposal will end bad budget practices and again bring fiscal responsibility to the state.”

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Branstad to barnstorm county conventions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 5, 2010
Contact: Tim Albrecht (515) 276-2266

(URBANDALE) – Gov. Terry Branstad will board the Comeback Express RV and address five county conventions, and one legislative fundraiser, this Saturday, March 6, 2010. Details on his travels are as follows:

Saturday, March 6, 2010

9 a.m.
Gov. Branstad addresses Linn County GOP convention
Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Rd. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA

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Branstad to address students in Decorah

(URBANDALE) – As part of his commitment to visit every college and university campus, Gov. Terry Branstad announced today that he will visit Luther College on Wednesday, March 3 to address a group of students. The following event is free and open to the public: 

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 

12 noon        Gov. Branstad addresses Luther College students

                        Center for Faith and Life, Recital Hall

                        Luther College

                        Decorah, IA 

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com.

Rep. Doug Struyk endorses Branstad for Governor

(URBANDALE) – The Branstad 2010 campaign announced today that State Rep. Doug Struyk is supporting Terry Branstad’s campaign for governor and will serve as a co-chair in Pottawattamie County. 

Struyk stressed the need for job creation in his support of Gov. Branstad. 

“Governor Branstad is a proven leader with regard to job creation and economic development,” said Struyk, who was first elected to the Iowa House in 2002. “He is not afraid to make the tough decisions when it comes to bringing in new business and industry, and encouraging the expansion of current companies and small businesses in Iowa. It is time for small businesses to have a governor who’s on their side.” 

Gov. Branstad welcomed Struyk’s support, and looks forward to working with him on job creation and fixing Iowa’s budget. 

“As our state faces a projected $1 billion deficit, I will look to leaders like Doug Struyk to help me control spending and put Iowa back on a path of solid fiscal management,” said Branstad. “I will work with him to help lead Iowa’s comeback and am proud to have him join our team.” 

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com 

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Former Reps. Jim and Jamie Van Fossen endorse Branstad for governor

(URBANDALE) – The Branstad 2010 campaign announced today that former Reps. Jamie and Jim Van Fossen, both of Davenport, have endorsed Terry Branstad’s campaign for governor and will serve as Scott County co-chairs.

“We are plunging into a deep hole in our state’s budget, and we need someone with the capacity to restore responsibility with our finances,” said Jamie Van Fossen, former chair of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “Governor Branstad left our state with a $900 million surplus, and it has since been squandered. It is time for fiscal responsibility to come back.”

Jim Van Fossen, a former police officer, says he admires the hands-on approach Gov. Branstad took with regard to problem-solving.

“Governor Branstad did not duck from the challenges Iowa faced,” said Jim Van Fossen. “He met them head-on, and that included economic development. He is a proven recruiter for new jobs, and job expansion. We need a leader like Terry Branstad to again put the focus on economic development.”

Gov. Branstad welcomed the support.

“Jim and Jamie are leaders, and I am excited to have them supporting me and working on my behalf,” said Gov. Branstad. “With their help, we can help lead Iowa’s comeback and restore responsibility to state government. 

For more information on the Governor Branstad 2010 campaign, please visit www.GovernorBranstad2010.com

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