IA lawmakers to hold special session on eminent domain

The Iowa state legislature will be meeting in special session to override a veto by the governor on eminent domain. Governor Tom Vilsac (D-IA) will be leaving office after this year and is expected to be a candidate for president in 2008. Vilsac vetoed the bill because he was concerned that it would hinder local governments ability for economic development. The bill passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly with bipartisan support in regular session.