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Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says Iowa will honor Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta (Jinta) next week when he returns home to visit family and friends.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is calling for a $120 million tax cut for middle class Iowans, saying his plan stands in contrast to Republican Terry Branstad's support for business tax breaks.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says he has made orders for construction to begin on a new Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is accusing Republican challenger Terry Branstad of being dishonest with voters, while Branstad says Culver tripled Iowa's debt during his first term in office.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says his standing in the polls will dramatically improve when he begins to draw contrasts with Republican challenger and former Gov. Terry Branstad.

Friday, September 10, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says if he wins a second term, he'll push to expand stem cell research and ensure new health insurance programs for low-income children and others are maintained.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is introducing a program called "Iowans Helping Iowans" that is intended to help families and businesses recover after the summer floods.

Monday, August 16, 2010  For some Iowa parents, the state's push for public preschool will come at a high cost.

Monday, August 09, 2010  As the Iowa governor's race takes shape, some of the sharpest differences have been about the state's education system.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  In twin speeches to education groups, Gov. Chet Culver has said he'll push for a 4 percent increase in basic state aid to local schools if he wins another term.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says a new report showing Iowa has the second lowest level of per-capita debt in the nation is evidence he's managed the state through tough economic times.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  A new study shows the I-JOBS economic stimulus plan pushed by Gov. Chet Culver has created more than 7,000 jobs.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver has added four more counties to a disaster declaration because of flash flooding.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is asking federal officials to look into changing flood management plans at Iowa's four reservoirs.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver has asked President Barack Obama to declare 35 Iowa counties federal disaster areas because of recent storms and flooding.