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Under the Golden Dome: Objections 3/30/2018
Under the Golden Dome: Objections 3/30/2018
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2018
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Podcast episode
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On Monday, Gov. Kim Reynolds talks about firing the Director of Iowa Finance Authority, Dave Jamison. She says he was terminated for credible allegations of sexual harassment. She reiterates her zero tolerance policy, but reveals very little about the allegations due to privacy concerns for the victims. In November, Reynolds said a Senate Republican report about past sexual harassment should reveal additional information about past claims while protecting personal information. Reporters ask the governor how not releasing information related to Jamison is different. The Democratic Party filed a Freedom of Information Act request about the governor's correspondence with the Iowa Finance Authority concerning harassment and the director's termination. They say her actions are a departure from how she has approached sexual harassment among her other political allies. This is an election year for every seat in the House, half in the Senate, and the office of governor. Two weeks ago anyone
Released:
Mar 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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