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Oct 3, 2008 6th INSTALLMENT OF “MCCAIN VS. IOWA” FOCUSES ON IOWA’S ECONOMY AND JOBS 6 th INSTALLMENT OF “MCCAIN VS. IOWA ” FOCUSES ON IOWA ’S ECONOMY AND JOBS Des Moines – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the 6 th installment of the popular “McCain vs. Iowa ” series with a new video focusing on Iowa ’s economy and job creation. ... more...
Sep 24, 2008 5th INSTALLMENT OF MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “BROKEN RECORD” ON HEALTHCARE 5 th INSTALLMENT OF MCCAIN VS. IOWA : MCCAIN’S “BROKEN RECORD” ON HEALTHCARE Des Moines – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the 5 th installment of the McCain vs. Iowa ( www.mccainvsiowa.com ) series focusing on Senator John McCain’s “broken record”... more...
Sep 17, 2008 SEN. STEVE WARNSTADT RELEASES REPORT ON JOHN MCCAIN’S TIES TO WASHINGTON LOBBYISTS SEN. STEVE WARNSTADT RELEASES REPORT ON JOHN MCCAIN’S TIES TO WASHINGTON LOBBYISTS McCain Puts Lobbyists Ahead of Iowa-Grown Renewable Energy Sioux City , IA – On the eve of Sen. John McCain’s visit to Iowa , State Sen. Steve Warnstadt held a press conference in... more...
Sep 6, 2008 MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “MUSIC MAN” VISION OF IOWA MCCAIN VS. IOWA : MCCAIN’S “MUSIC MAN” VISION OF IOWA Fourth Segment in www.mccainvsiowa.com Series Titled "McCain vs. Iowa Innovation" Des Moines , IA – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the fourth segment in the McCain vs. Iowa series,... more...
Sep 3, 2008 Lt. Governor Patty Judge's Statement on Day of Governor Sarah Palin's Speech Des Moines, IA – Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge released the following statement on the day of Governor Sarah Palin's speech to the Republican National Convention. "Tonight, Governor Sarah Palin will deliver what will no-doubt be a good speech in St. Paul. Yet, less than a week after Senator... more...
Aug 27, 2008 UPDATED: IRAQ WAR VETERAN ANNOUNCED IOWA ROLL CALL VOTE AT CONVENTION Denver, CO – This afternoon, 24-year-old Jacob Krapfl, a veteran of the Iraq War and a native of New Vienna, Iowa, announced the Iowa roll call vote at approximately 4:15pm MT / 5:15pm MT on the floor of Democratic National Convention in Denver. Krapfl is an Obama delegate attending his first... more...
Aug 22, 2008 Iowa Delegation Gears Up for Denver Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar to Speak to Iowa Delegates, Brennan Announces Honorary Delegation Co-Chairs more...
Aug 14, 2008 MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “SERIOUS” PLAN TO IMPROVE RURAL HEALTH CARE – PRO ATHLETES? Second Segment in www.mccainvsiowa.com Series more...
Aug 13, 2008 BOSWELL: MCCAIN, JUST LIKE BUSH, WANTS TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY 558,000 Iowans Depend on Social Security more...
Aug 7, 2008 LT. GOVERNOR PATTY JUDGE: MCCAIN'S ENERGY PLAN PUTS BIG OIL AHEAD OF IOWA FAMILIES Iowa Democrats Respond to Sen. McCain's Friday Visit more...
Aug 2, 2008 Pawlenty and Latham Support McCain’s Billion Dollar Tax Cut for Exxon Mobil? Iowans Have Five Questions for Prominent McCain Supporters more...
Aug 1, 2008 McCain's Trip Down the Low Road While Senator Obama was in Iowa this week talking about his plans to break our dependence on oil and provide relief to families struggling with record high gas prices, Senator McCain’s campaign was continuing to take the low road and launch false attacks. And you don’t just have to take our word... more...
Jul 28, 2008 Steve King, John McCain, and Amnesty Council Bluffs – Later today, Steve King will be hosting a regional office opening for John McCain’s presidential campaign in Council Bluffs. Brooke Borkenhagen, Press Secretary for the Iowa Democratic Party, released the following statement: “I find it curious that Steve King would hold an... more...
Jul 24, 2008 MCCAIN GOES NEGATIVE, IOWA REPUBLICANS BRING IN KARL ROVE EMBATTLED BUSH/MCCAIN ADVISER COMES TO IOWA FRIDAY FOR A CLOSED DOOR FUNDRAISER more...
Jul 18, 2008 MCCAIN, ETHANOL, AND THE FARM BILL Although Senator McCain was not in Iowa this week, he spent much of the past week talking about his opposition to issues important to Iowans. According to news reports, while campaigning across the country this week, McCain emphasized his opposition to the Farm Bill and ethanol subsidies, both... more...
Jul 2, 2008 Steve King Takes Credit For Blocking Health Care Coverage for 26,000 Kids in Iowa Steve King Takes Credit For Blocking Health Care Coverage for 26,000 Kids in Iowa Des Moines – In a damaging article that highlights his inability to deliver for the 5 th Congressional District, Steve King attempts to defend his dismal... more...
Jun 11, 2008 Iowa Democratic Party Postpones Hall of Fame Dinner Iowa Democratic Party Postpones Hall of Fame Dinner Party asks Iowans to assist neighbors and communities Des Moines –Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Scott Brennan announced today that the IDP Hall of Fame Dinner has been ... more...
Jun 10, 2008 Iowa Republicans in Disarray, Already Auditioning for 2012 Caucus Iowa Republicans in Disarray, Already Auditioning for 2012 Caucus Des Moines – The Republican Party of Iowa shifts gears this weekend to the 2012 Iowa Caucus by welcoming Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich back to the state. ... more...
Jun 6, 2008 Senator Claire McCaskill to Headline Hall of Fame Dinner Senator Claire McCaskill to Headline Hall of Fame Dinner Iowa Democrats: United for a Stronger Iowa Des Moines – The Iowa Democratic Party announced today that Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill will be the... more...
May 19, 2008 LATHAM REMAINS SILENT ON IMMIGRATION RAID IN HIS DISTRICT IOWANS IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT DESERVE REAL LEADERSHIP more...
May 13, 2008 Reality Check: McCain's Big Ideas Des Moines – John McCain recently began airing a new television ad in Iowa in an attempt to distract from the fact that his health care plan does not focus on providing health care for the 47 million Americans without health insurance. His “Accountability” ad also... more...
May 1, 2008 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? Iowa Democratic Party Responds to Senator McCain’s Visit DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement in response to Senator John McCain’s first visit to Iowa since... more...
Feb 1, 2008 BOSWELL URGES USDA SECRETARY SCHAFER: INVESTIGATE WESTLAND MEAT COMPANY THOROUGHLY AND SWIFTLY Washington, DC—This week, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee, wrote to USDA Secretary Ed Schafer requesting a thorough examination of recent reports alleging inhumane handling of downed cattle at Westland Meat... more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT WATERLOO CITY HALL Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN STATE DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT OTTUMWA PUBLIC LIBRARY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Jan 31, 2008 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CELEBRATES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AWARENESS DAY Calls on Iowans to support closing corporate tax loophole more...
Jan 31, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER MEETS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROPOSALS ‘Productive’ meeting addressed the economic challenges facing state governments more...
Jan 31, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER LAYS OUT KEY GOALS FOR BOTTLE BILL LEGISLATION “Doing Nothing is No Longer an Option. After 30 Years it is Time to Modernize the Bottle Bill” more...
Jan 31, 2008 BOSWELL, AUTHOR OF THE JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT, REACTS TO THE ARMY’S STUDY ON THE HIGH RATE OF SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS WILL INTRODUCE THE ARMED FORCES SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT NEXT WEEK more...
Jan 30, 2008 Braley Introduces Bill to Help Tortured American Veterans Pursue Justice Legislation Aims to Correct Flawed Defense Authorization Bill more...
Jan 30, 2008 Harkin Applauds Dubuque for Bringing New Hormel Foods Facility and Jobs to the Area Washington, D.C. – As Hormel Foods announced this morning its plan to build a state-of-the-art food processing facility in Dubuque and add 180 new jobs to the area, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) made the following statement commending the City of Dubuque for furthering their economic development. more...
Jan 30, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK WORKS TO SAVE CRITICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DRUG PREVENTION FUNDS Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Immediately Restore Byrne-JAG Funding for FY 2008 more...
Jan 30, 2008 Statement by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal on the latest election-year spending plan by Senate Republicans “The latest Republican spending proposal is a campaign gimmick. more...
Jan 29, 2008 THE RESULTS ARE IN: CULVER/JUDGE CHALLENGE IS CHANGING THE SHAPE OF STATE GOVERNMENT Record Lighten Up Iowa Participation Among State Employees more...
Jan 29, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER JOINS COLLEAGUES REQUESTING CONGRESS TO INCLUDE STATE COMPONENTS IN FISCAL STIMULUS National Governors Association Proposal Calls for $12 Billion for States more...
Jan 29, 2008 Hancock to Seek Re-Election to Iowa State Senate State Senator Tom Hancock of Epworth announced today that he is running for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2008. Hancock represents Senate District 16, which includes all of Jones County, most of Dubuque County, and the southern half of Delaware County, including the city of Manchester. more...
Jan 28, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER: MAKE FEDERAL REFUND CHECKS 100 PERCENT TAX-FREE Governor Culver Has Productive, Bipartisan Meeting on the Economy with Legislative Leadership more...
Jan 28, 2008 Harkin Congratulates New Agriculture Secretary; Looks to Him to Make Farm Bill A Reality Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Governor... more...
Jan 28, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES FIVE TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Start-up Loans to Help Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Women and Minorities in Clinton, Des Moines, Johnston, Lake Park and Urbandale to Open and Expand Small Businesses more...
Jan 28, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in response to President Bush’s final State of the Union address: more...
Jan 28, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in response to President Bush’s final State of the Union address: more...
Jan 25, 2008 HARKIN WORKS TO PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS Last November, Harkin’s veteran suicide prevention law – named after Iowan Josh Omvig – became law more...
Jan 25, 2008 Floor Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) On the Economic Stimulus Package, Food Stamps and Nutrition Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, last night delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate on the economic stimulus package and nutrition needs that must be met. Below are excerpts of the delivered speech. more...
Jan 24, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER: LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE OUR KIDS HAVE THE HEALTH CARE THEY DESERVE New outreach effort to enroll more children in HAWK-I more...
Jan 24, 2008 HARKIN, BOND TO ADDRESS FUNDING SHORTFALL FOR DRUG TASK FORCES IN EMERGENCY FUNDING BILL Senators seek to support local law enforcement by restoring funding for critical program to $660 million more...
Jan 24, 2008 BOSWELL APPLAUDS GOVERNOR CULVER’S HAWK-I ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN “I applaud Governor Culver for launching an aggressive outreach program to enroll eligible children into Iowa’s HAWK-I health insurance program. Particularly now, with the downturn in the economy, it’s very important that families eligible for HAWK-I, are aware of the program and know how to... more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Convenient Online Application Makes Applying Quicker and Easier more...
Jan 23, 2008 Braley Honors Maquoketa Residents and Firefighters who Battled Saturday’s fire Washington, DC – Today on the House floor Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) honored Maquoketa residents and firefighters for their efforts battling a severe fire that destroyed part of the city’s historic downtown on Saturday. more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES DIVERSITY COUNCIL Council was created by Executive Order #4 to maintain a diverse workforce in state government more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS JOHN BILSTEN TO POWER FUND BOARD (Des Moines) Today Governor Chet Culver appointed John Bilsten, 41, of Algona to the Iowa Power Fund board. Bilsten is the general manager of Algona Municipal Utilities. He replaces Glenn Cannon, who stepped down from the board on December 31, 2007. Cannon retired in late December and his... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $38,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO WALNUT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Walnut Fire & Rescue received a total of $38,950 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $475,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO CRESTON WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Creston Fire Department received a total of $475,950 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $33,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO MELCHER-DALLAS WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Melcher, Dallas Fire Department received a total of $33,487 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $154,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO PETERSON WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Peterson Fire Department received a total of $154,613 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 CONGRESSMAN BOSWELL VOTES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE, ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT’S VETO In A Slowing Economy, Children’s Health Coverage Is More Critical Than Ever more...
Jan 22, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES 60 NEW INTERNSHIP AWARDS TO LINK IOWA STUDENTS TO THE WORKFORCE State Support Aims to Provide Career Pathways for Small-to-Medium Sized Iowa Firms and Create "Brain Gain" in Iowa more...
Jan 18, 2008 Harkin Statement on White House Stimulus Announcement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s announcement of his economic stimulus package. more...
Jan 18, 2008 Braley Salutes Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Day is Monday, January 21st more...
Jan 18, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER PROUD OF INCREASING FUNDS FOR IOWA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES Appropriations up more than 11 percent since FY 2007 more...
Jan 17, 2008 BOSWELL URGES COMMITTEE TO MOVE ON VETERANS SUICIDE STUDY BILL Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell urged the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health to move quickly on H.R. 4202, the Veterans Suicide Study Act, legislation Boswell introduced in November. H.R. 4202 would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the... more...
Jan 17, 2008 Joint Statement by Senate President Jack Kibbie and Majority Leader Mike Gronstal During the time that Republicans were in charge of the Legislature, state support for community colleges dramatically declined. In fact, tuition at Iowa’s community colleges rose so much that Iowa community college students were hit with the highest tuition rates in the nation. more...
Jan 17, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW GRANTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE TOURISM MARKETING Thirteen Awards Aim to Showcase Iowa's Amenities, Attractions, Beauty and Hospitality to Travelers more...
Jan 16, 2008 HARKIN: IOWANS SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COUPONS FOR TV CONVERTER BOXES IOWANS WITHOUT CABLE TELEVISION WILL NEED CONVERTER BOXES BY FEBRUARY 2009 more...
Jan 16, 2008 Braley and Latham Join to Introduce Resolution Recognizing Iowa State University’s 150th Birthday Washington, DC – Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) and Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa) joined together to lead a Congressional resolution honoring Iowa State University on the occasion of its sesquicentennial. more...
Jan 15, 2008 REP. LOEBSACK OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR 2008 AS CONGRESS RECONVENES Washington, DC – Today, as the United State House of Representatives convened to begin the second session of the 110th Congress, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) laid out his legislative priorities for 2008. more...
Jan 10, 2008 What A Night for Iowa Democrats Results Show Good Things to Come in 2008 more...
Jan 2, 2008 Find Your Caucus Location! Find your caucus location by clicking on the link to the below or visiting www.iowafirstcaucusorg! more
Jan 2, 2008 Follow the Results of the Iowa Caucuses! Follow the Iowa caucus results live by clicking on the link below or visit www.iowacaucusresults.com! more
Dec 31, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Releases Caucus Details and Public Website Des Moines - Today the Iowa Democratic Party released details for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, and information for the public on how they can access Democratic results on caucus night. more...
Dec 19, 2007 Huckabee Misleads About Commutation Record Former Governor Commuted Sentences of 12 Murderers more...
Dec 19, 2007 Thompson Compares Debate to Negotiating with Foreign Countries Once Again, We Have to Ask: Really? more...
Dec 19, 2007 GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR SENDS LETTERS TO CAMPAIGN WORKERS: CONSIDER IOWA! GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR: “We hope you will consider joining those you have met over the last year and become an Iowan yourself” more...
Dec 18, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE, ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER URGE ICE STORM VICTIMS TO BE WARY OF CONTRACTOR PROMISES DES MOINES – Today, Lt. Governor Patty Judge and Attorney General Tom Miller urged Iowans who have been affected by last week’s ice storms to use caution when selecting a contractor to help repair damages. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) has received reports... more...
Dec 17, 2007 CULVER, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFER ASSISTANCE TO IOWANS AFFECTED BY MORTGAGE CRISIS Also take steps to help those affected by ice storms more...
Dec 14, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE NORMAN ROGGOW more...
Dec 12, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Clarifies College Student Participation in the Democratic Caucuses Des Moines – In response to numerous inquiries from both the media and the public, the Iowa Democratic Party issued a statement from Chairman Scott Brennan clarifying the eligibility of college students to attend their caucus and declare their presidential preference: more...
Dec 11, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER INVITES AMERICANS TO "RETHINK IOWA" The "Life Changing," "Renewable Energy Capital of the Nation" is First-in-the-Nation in More Than Just the Caucuses more...
Dec 10, 2007 Huckabee Refuses to Recant Desire to Quarantine AIDS Patients Des Moines – This weekend, Mike Huckabee refused to repudiate his statements from 1992 that AIDS patients should be isolated from the general public. Huckabee claimed that scientists did not yet know how the virus was transmitted, but this is simply untrue. more...
Dec 7, 2007 Fool Me Once, Shame On You; Fool Me Twice… Romney Finally Fires Lawn Company that Employed Undocumented Workers more...
Dec 7, 2007 Fool Me Once, Shame On You; Fool Me Twice… Romney Finally Fires Lawn Company that Employed Undocumented Workers more...
Dec 7, 2007 Thompson Out of Touch With Iowa Priorities Reluctant Candidate Stops in Iowa Today more...
Dec 6, 2007 Statement from Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge on Omaha, Nebraska mall shooting: “We are deeply saddened to learn that nine people were killed today at an Omaha Von Maur store. The victims' families and those who were injured are in our prayers. We extend a hand of sympathy and compassion during this difficult time. As the holiday season approaches, we must be mindful of... more...
Dec 5, 2007 CULVER CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH OF WIND ENERGY Production Tax Credit Will Ensure Industry’s Success more...
Nov 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO ATTEND UI CONFERENCE ON RACIAL DISPARITIES (Des Moines)- Governor Chet Culver has announced he will attend the sixth annual conference organized by the University of Iowa School of Social Work's Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Resource Center, which is part of the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice. The... more...
Nov 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ENCOURAGES IOWANS TO NOMINATE CITIZENS FOR “ABOVE AND BEYOND” AWARD CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY HONORS THOSE WHO PUT SERVICE BEFORE SELF more...
Nov 28, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON GROUNDBREAKING OF E85 INC. ETHANOL PLANT IN MILLS COUNTY Harkin currently moving farm bill that will help bolster Iowa’s renewable fuels industry more...
Nov 27, 2007 New Mitt vs. Old Mitt Immigration Ad Ignores Record more...
Nov 27, 2007 Fred Thompson Rewrites History Forgets Iowa Isn’t a Movie Set more...
Nov 26, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER, TPI COMPOSITES ANNOUNCE NEW WIND TURBINE PRODUCTION FACILITY TPI’S NEW FACILITY WILL BRING 500 NEW JOBS TO NEWTON, HELP GE MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR WIND TURBINES more...
Nov 20, 2007 You're Invited to the First Annual Culver-Judge Holiday Party! On Friday, November 30th, Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge will be hosting the First Annual Culver-Judge Holiday Party at the Historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines! The event begins at 7:30 PM and will feature food and live music from The Faculty Lounge! more...
Nov 20, 2007 HARKIN: THANKSGIVING WEEK A TIME TO FOCUS ON FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME IOWA FAMILIES IN NEW FARM BILL Critical Increases in Nutrition Assistance Languish in Senate as Iowa Food Insecurity Rate More Than 11 Percent more...
Nov 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL GRANT TO CONNECT ALL IOWA HOSPITALS Broadband Infrastructure Grant from FCC Designed to Enhance Rural Healthcare more...
Nov 20, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON STEM CELL SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGH Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement in reference to scientists who have turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells without using embryos. The findings are published online today in Science, in a paper written by Dr. James Thomson and his... more...
Nov 20, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR SGT. ADRIAN HIKE more...
Nov 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CONGRATULATES RECIPIENTS OF THE ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Governor Calls on Legislature to Increase Funding for the Scholarship more...
Nov 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES TEN REGIONAL MARKETING AWARDS TO RECRUIT BUSINESSES AND ATTRACT SKILLED WORKERS Funds Bring Communities Together to Address 'Jobs Surplus' and Economic Development more...
Nov 19, 2007 HARKIN: THANKSGIVING WEEK A TIME TO FOCUS ON FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICAN FAMILIES IN NEW FARM BILL Critical Increases in Nutrition Assistance Languish in Senate as President Visits Food Bank more...
Nov 16, 2007 BOSWELL: COUNTRY NEEDS TO KNOW THE FACTS ON VETERANS’ SUICIDE RATE Introduces a Bill Directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to Conduct a Study on the Rate of Suicide Among Our Nation’s Veterans more...
Nov 16, 2007 Harkin: Farm Bill Vote Attempt to Derail Bill Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after a cloture vote on the farm bill failed today in the Senate. The motion would have allowed the bill to proceed in the Senate after... more...
Nov 16, 2007 GOVERNOR PARDONS POULTRY Governor to Host Annual Turkey Pardon more...
Nov 15, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER JOINS MIDWESTERN LEADERS TO SIGN GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION ACCORD Will Also Establish Regional Goals and Initiatives to Achieve Energy Security and Promote Renewable Energy more...
Nov 14, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES THREE VISION IOWA AWARDS FOR CLARION, STORY CITY AND WELLMAN (Des Moines) The Vision Iowa Board approved $1,095,780 in grants for a library expansion in Clarion, a new museum building in Story City and an activity center in Wellman at today’s meeting in Johnston. more...
Nov 14, 2007 HARKIN ENCOURAGES IOWA STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SPRING INTERNSHIPS IN STATE AND WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa college students can still apply for spring internships in his Washington, D.C. and Iowa offices. The deadline for spring internship applications is December 5, 2007. more...
Nov 14, 2007 HARKIN WORKS TO BOOST HEAD START SERVICES FOR IOWA KIDS Fights to improve access for low-income children to Head Start and classroom quality as well as combat childhood obesity more...
Nov 14, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY BRING OUR TROOPS HOME Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement on his support of the Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, H.R. 4156. more...
Nov 14, 2007 Harkin: Job Training Assistance Extended to More Workers Affected by Maytag Closure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that workers from First Choice Distribution, who provided engineering support services on site at Newton’s Maytag plant, will be eligible for job training assistance through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act. First Choice Distribution... more...
Nov 14, 2007 Fred Thompson’s New Ad Ignores Immigration Record As Senator, Thompson Voted Against Enforcement Measures more...
Nov 14, 2007 Loyalty Trumps Competence in a Giuliani Administration Des Moines – Rudolph Giuliani’s presidential campaign is built around the “leadership” he showed during his tenure as Mayor of New York, but events over the past week draw his central argument for the presidency into question. The indictment of Giuliani’s personal friend and former NYC Police... more...
Nov 5, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) USDA Statement on Senate Farm Bill more...
Nov 2, 2007 Harkin: Bush’s Veto of Funding for Flood Control and Waterways Projects Leaves Iowans Adrift Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement about President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Last month, Congress sent President Bush WRDA, which provided the Army Corps of Engineers with $23.2 billion to improve transportation on the... more...
Nov 2, 2007 Braley Responds to President’s Veto of Water Resources Bill WRDA Would Authorize $3.7 Billion for Mississippi River more...
Nov 2, 2007 Those Who Know Him Best Say: Romney Raised Taxes As Governor Massachusetts Business Leaders Saw Taxes Increase by $300 Million more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN, ENGEL RESPOND TO REPORT ON COCOA INDUSTRY’S WORK TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOR Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) today made the following statements in response to the findings of their congressionally mandated report on the cocoa industry’s progress in eradicating child labor. more...
Oct 31, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR SGT. JOSEPH MILLEDGE more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN PRESSES GAP CEO TO LEAD INDUSTRY-WIDE EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOR Harkin successfully pushed Bangladesh and Nike Corporation to eradicate abuses more...
Oct 31, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER STATEMENT ON REGENTS VOTING TO ARM CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DES MOINES – Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on the vote by the Iowa Board of Regents to allow campus public safety officers to carry firearms: more...
Oct 31, 2007 1-133rd GI Benefits Investigation: Braley Formally Requests Documents from Defense Department Investigation a Bipartisan Effort as Oversight Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Probe Army Error more...
Oct 31, 2007 JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER AND MARVIN POMERANTZ ON EDUCATION DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver and Marvin Pomerantz recently had a productive meeting on the future of education in Iowa. Below is a joint statement from Governor Culver and Mr. Pomerantz: more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN: MORE THAN $33,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO STUART WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Stuart Fire Department received $33,685 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior member... more...
Oct 30, 2007 Senate Farm Bill Expands Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Elementary Students Up to 4.5 Million Elementary students will now have access, Up from 175,000 enrolled in 06-07 School Year more...
Oct 30, 2007 Beall honored for enhancing cultural understanding Named “Asian Ambassador” by Iowa Asian Alliance more...
Oct 30, 2007 In Case You Forgot… Giuliani’s Newest Advisor Believed Davenport Didn’t Deserve Federal Aid more...
Oct 29, 2007 Senate Farm Bill Expands Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Iowa Students 65,000 Iowa school children will now have access, Up from 12,000 currently enrolled more...
Oct 28, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces New Caucus Date of January 3, 2008 Des Moines – After consultation with Chairman Dean of the Democratic National Committee, state Democratic party chairs, Governor Chet Culver and Senator Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee tonight approved an amendment to the Iowa Delegate selection plan allowing the... more...
Oct 26, 2007 Romney Here Today, Gone Yesterday Mitt Hits Iowa One Day After Ducking Seniors more...
Oct 26, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ENHANCE DIVERSITY IN STATE HIRING AND PROMOTION (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver issued Executive Order #4 to achieve and maintain a diverse workforce in state government. more...
Oct 26, 2007 Romney Continues to Mislead Iowans on Illegal Immigration Record As Governor, Did Nothing About “Sanctuary” Cities and Supported Path to Citizenship more...
Oct 25, 2007 McCain Continues to Follow Disastrous Bush Policies Supports Failed Scheme to Privatize Social Security more...
Oct 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER DISCUSSES ADOPTING CORE CURRICULUM STATEWIDE BY 2010 Core Curriculum for High School to Include 21st Century Skills more...
Oct 24, 2007 Braley Launches Congressional Investigation into Denial of Benefits to Iowa National Guard Troops Braley, Oversight Committee to Probe Army Error Leading to Denial of Benefits for Thousands of Iowa Soldiers more...
Oct 24, 2007 Despite His Supposed Foreign Policy Expertise, McCain Promises Continuation of Failed Iraq Policy Des Moines – Senator John McCain has made his foreign policy experience a centerpiece of his campaign, but for all his supposed expertise, he offers nothing more than an extension of President Bush’s failures in Iraq. McCain has rivaled Dick Cheney for optimistic predictions on the future of the... more...
Oct 24, 2007 Giuliani: Bad News for Seniors Is That Why He Is Skipping the AARP Forum? more...
Oct 23, 2007 Braley’s New Era Renewable Energy Proposal Included in Senate Farm Bill New Era Provision Would Boost Renewable Energy Workforce Training Courses at Community Colleges more...
Oct 23, 2007 House Passes Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, H.R. 327, as amended by the Senate, by a vote of 417 to 0. H.R. 327 was introduced by Congressman Leonard Boswell. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs... more...
Oct 23, 2007 Braley Salutes House Passage of Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement after the House passed the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act (HR 327) today. Braley was an original co-sponsor of the bill, which Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) introduced earlier this year. more...
Oct 23, 2007 Romney Embraced Bush Social Security Plan Is This Why He Skipped the AARP Forum? more...
Oct 23, 2007 HARKIN: FINAL PASSAGE OF JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT A VICTORY FOR VETERANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement on the House of Representative’s unanimous passage of the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act. Harkin originally introduced this bill in the Senate to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to... more...
Oct 23, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $300,000 COMING TO COUNCIL BLUFFS TO RENOVATE BUILDINGS DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Council Bluffs has received $297,000 to restore buildings downtown. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic Development Initiative. Harkin secured these funds in the... more...
Oct 22, 2007 Summary of Romney’s Record for Republicans Western Iowa Should Know the Whole Truth About Mitt’s Past more...
Oct 22, 2007 Rep. Steve King Steps Over Line Tries to Defend Leaving Iowa Kids Without Health Care Coverage more...
Oct 22, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces Presidential Candidates to Speak at Jefferson Jackson Dinner House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Serve as Master of Ceremonies more...
Oct 22, 2007 Fred Thompson Plans to Cut Social Security Benefits Des Moines – Recently, Fred Thompson announced his plan for the future of Social Security and Iowans will not be happy with its results. Thompson’s plan would cut benefits by 24% if implemented next year and will grow to 40% by 2050. more...
Oct 19, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Leading Bipartisan Delegation To Iraq Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack is currently leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Iraq. During his second visit to Iraq, Congressman Loebsack will be meeting with American military leaders and Iraqi government officials, but most importantly he will have the opportunity to... more...
Oct 18, 2007 GAO: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Beginning Farmer Programs Washington, D.C. – A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study released today showed that USDA cannot demonstrate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives designed to help beginning farmers through farm loan and conservation assistance even though the programs have grown in recent years.... more...
Oct 18, 2007 Statement of Congressman Leonard Boswell on House Vote to Override President’s Veto of SCHIP “It’s a sad day for America when blind allegiance to an out-of-touch Administration takes precedent over the well being of our nation’s children. Again, I am disappointed that the President would choose to “leave children behind” when it comes to health care.” more...
Oct 18, 2007 Congressman Loebsack: This Is Not The End, We Will Not Fail Iowa’s Children Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on the unsuccessful veto override of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. more...
Oct 18, 2007 Braley Statement on SCHIP Veto Override Vote Republicans Block Health Insurance for 26,000 More Iowa Kids more...
Oct 18, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON FAILURE OF U.S. HOUSE TO OVERRIDE BUSH VETO OF FUNDING FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), released the following statement today following a failed veto override in the United States House of Representatives for a bill President Bush vetoed that would have funded healthcare for children: more...
Oct 18, 2007 SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVES HARKIN MEASURE TO CURB STAPH INFECTION OUTBREAK Nation seeing onslaught of Staph superbugs in recent weeks more...
Oct 18, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER aNNOUNCES ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY FOSTER CARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 80 Foster Care Youth to Receive Scholarships more...
Oct 18, 2007 NATIONAL GUARD & RESERVE JOB SECURITY INITIATIVE OUTLINED FOR 2008 SESSION Des Moines, Iowa - A Captain in the US Army Reserve joined State Representative McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy at the Statehouse today to announce a new job security initiative for national guard and reserve members called to active duty. more...
Oct 17, 2007 Statement from Iowa Democratic Party Regarding Republican State Central Committee Announcement Des Moines – The following is a statement by the Iowa Democratic Party in response to the announcement by the Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee: more...
Oct 17, 2007 Statement from Iowa Democratic Party Regarding South Carolina Announcement of Primary Date Change Des Moines – The following is a statement by the Iowa Democratic Party regarding the South Carolina Democratic Party announcement of a primary date change: more...
Oct 17, 2007 HARKIN COMBATS CHILDHOOD OBESITY WITH BILL TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS Obesity rates have doubled in kids 2-5 years and 12-19 years; rates have tripled in kids 6-11 years more...
Oct 17, 2007 HARKIN LEADS DOMESTIC PRIORITIES FUNDING BILL TO SENATE FLOOR Legislation Supports Head Start and Pell Grants, Cancer Research and Hospitals, LIHEAP and Job Training Programs more...
Oct 17, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER PROCLAIMS OCTOBER 17, 2007 “SHAWN JOHNSON DAY” IN IOWA Governor: “Shawn Johnson is an amazing young woman” more...
Oct 15, 2007 Braley: Drug Companies Are Driving Costs of Medicare Drug Benefit Up and Savings Down Braley-Requested Oversight Committee Report Shows Medicare Part D is Benefiting Drug Companies More than Seniors more...
Oct 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION IN COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS FOR KORNERSTONE KIDS CHILD CARE & KRYSILIS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded over $2 million in rural development funding to two Iowa businesses: Kornerstone Kids Child Care,... more...
Oct 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC IMPACT GRANTS FOR CLARE FIRE & RESCUE, RUTHVEN FIRE AGENCY AND THE CITY OF MOORHEAD WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded almost $80,000 in rural development funding for Clare Fire & Rescue, Ruthven Fire Agency and the City... more...
Oct 15, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER DECLARES MONTGOMERY COUNTY A DISASTER AREA (Des Moines) Governor Chet Culver today declared Montgomery County a disaster area following heavy rains over the weekend, which have pushed rivers and streams over their banks. more...
Oct 12, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER PRAISES WATERLOO PROGRAM FOR RECEIVING NATIONAL JUSTICE AWARD Dual Diagnosis Offender program named “Outstanding Criminal Justice Program” more...
Oct 12, 2007 IOWA RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT FOR FAMILY DRUG COURTS (Des Moines) A new federal grant will help fund three new family drug courts and expand two existing family drug courts in Iowa. Family drug courts emphasize treatment for drug addicted parents so they have a better chance of keeping their families together. Administration for Children, Youth and... more...
Oct 12, 2007 Romney Follows Giuliani’s Path Tries to Substitute TV Ads for Iowa Campaign Stops Des Moines – Mitt Romney’s campaign appears to be taking cues from Rudy Giuliani as the former Governor starts airing another television ad in Iowa today, yet fails to actually appear in the state. In the past two months, Romney has spent only two days in Iowa and instead appears to prefer... more...
Oct 12, 2007 McCain’s Straight Talk Express Driving a Crooked Path Misleads Iowans About Lobbyist Connections more...
Oct 12, 2007 ‘FINAL SEASON’ THROWS A PERFECT GAME Governor Urges Iowans to See New Iowa Movie more...
Oct 12, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR INNOVATIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM TARGETING AT-RISK YOUTH IN SIOUX CITY Participants receive education, job training while constructing homes for low-income families more...
Oct 11, 2007 Brownback, Out of the Medals and Fighting for Fourth Des Moines – Senator Sam Brownback brought his flagging presidential campaign back to Iowa today, for his first visit since he took in the Iowa-Iowa State game on September 15. This was one day after he publicly stated that he must finish fourth in the Iowa caucuses to continue his campaign for... more...
Oct 11, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW VISION IOWA GRANTS DES MOINES – The Vision Iowa Board approved $1,020,000 in grants to projects located in Stuart and Iowa Falls at yesterday’s meeting in Johnston. more...
Oct 11, 2007 McCain Health Care Policy Recalls Failed Bush Proposal Does Nothing to Reduce Number of Uninsured Americans more...
Oct 11, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $660,000 TO IMPLEMENT HIGH SPEED HOSPITAL FILING SYSTEM IN CERRO GORDO AND MITCHELL COUNTIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s rural hospitals, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Mitchell County Regional Health Center received $527,200 in grants and $131,800 in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Distance... more...
Oct 11, 2007 GOVERNOR URGES EDUCATION BENEFITS TO BE GIVEN TO IOWA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS Governor Sends Letter Expressing “Extreme Disappointment” in Denial of Benefits for 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Guard Soldiers more...
Oct 11, 2007 PROCLAMATION ISSUED FOR DELAWARE COUNTY FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, RESIDENT ASSISTANCE IOWA DENIED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AFTER AUGUST FLOODS more...
Oct 10, 2007 GOVERNOR: “ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL” Governor Announces Targeted Small Business Program Recipients more...
Oct 10, 2007 Medical Organizations Endorse Braley Bill to Double Doctor Scholarship Program HR 2915 Renews and Expands National Health Service Corps more...
Oct 10, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER, MAYOR GUDGEL AND HENDRICKS INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE 350 NEW WIND ENERGY JOBS IN KEOKUK New Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Company will Produce Wind Turbine Towers more...
Oct 10, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $100,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO RAYMOND WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Raymond Fire Department received $99,256 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior... more...
Oct 10, 2007 McCain to Hold Grinnell Healthcare Roundtable Likely to Avoid Record on Social Security and Medicare more...
Oct 10, 2007 Giuliani Continues to Substitute Radio Ads for Iowa Face Time Des Moines – Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani unveiled another new radio ad in Iowa today. But it has become increasingly apparent to Iowa caucus goers that the former Mayor believes hearing him on the radio is more than enough to earn their support on caucus night. more...
Oct 8, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO EMBARK ON “BRINGING NEW JOBS TO IOWA DAY” Governor “Thrilled” to Announce Plans for Hundreds of Exciting, New Wind-Energy Jobs in Keokuk more...
Oct 5, 2007 GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY TO ATTEND “FINAL SEASON” PREMIERE IN CEDAR RAPIDS Governor Pushes for “More Movies Filmed in Our State” more...
Oct 5, 2007 After Looking at His Campaign, It’s Clear: Iowa Can’t Afford a Mitt Romney Presidency Des Moines – Mitt Romney travels the campaign trail preaching about fiscal responsibility and cutting costs but, unfortunately, he doesn’t practice what he preaches. Romney has raised a total of $44.6 million from public sources but has managed to spend $53 million on his candidacy thanks to his... more...
Oct 4, 2007 Braley Leads Iowa-New Hampshire Delegation Letter Urging House Leadership to Preserve First-in-the-Nation Status Braley: Leave Presidential Election Decisions to the States more...
Oct 4, 2007 Harkin Announces More Than $737,000 in Housing Assistance for Ames and West Des Moines WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that $737,577 has been awarded to Ames and West Des Moines under the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. more...
Oct 4, 2007 Boswell Urges USDA to Implement the National Veterinary Medical Service Act Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry expressed his concerns to Acting Secretary Chuck Connor on USDA’s delay in implementing the National Veterinary Medical Service Act, which was signed into law on December... more...
Oct 4, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK INTRODUCES TWO NEW EDUCATION BILLS Both Bills Aim To Better Prepare Our Nation’s Students For The Future more...
Oct 4, 2007 Harkin Announces More Than $292,000 to Help Iowa Families Obtain Affordable Housing Funds Coming to Organizations in Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo to Provide Sound Housing Advice more...
Oct 3, 2007 Braley Blasts President’s Veto of Children’s Health Insurance Program President Vetoes Program that Would Extend Health Insurance to 26,000 More Iowa Kids more...
Oct 3, 2007 Statement of Congressman Boswell on Bush’s Veto of Children’s Health Bill “I’m extremely disappointed that the President did not exercise the right to change his mind, but instead, turned his back on millions of uninsured children in this country. The American people strongly support the SCHIP legislation—both Republicans and Democrats-- and it’s a shame that this... more...
Oct 3, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK: BUSH IS JEOPARDIZING THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF OUR IOWA’S CHILDREN FOR POLITICAL GAIN Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement vowing to carry on the fight for the health, wellbeing and future of Iowa’s children despite President Bush’s decision to veto the State Children’s Health Insurance Act of 2007 (SCHIP). more...
Oct 3, 2007 HARKIN APPALLED THAT BUSH KILLS BILL THAT WOULD PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO NEEDY CHILDREN Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s veto of the Children’s Health Care Program (CHIP) which provides basic health insurance to more than six million children whose parents cannot afford