Senator Becky Schmitz (D-Fairfield on the left), Iowa House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-Des Moines, center) and Representative Larry Marek (D-Riverside) Speak at the Washington Public Library on Thursday December 17, 2009 (KCII NEWS)Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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The majority leader in the Iowa House is optimistic about the state’s financial future. Kevin McCarthy says the Midwest has weathered the economic storm better than most other parts of the country. McCarthy points to Iowa’s relatively low unemployment rate and increases in housing starts and consumer spending. McCarthy spoke yesterday during a stop in Washington while on a tour of Southeast Iowa.
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