19 Aug 2011

Braley Announces Over $600,000 for Iowa Airports

By Kira Ayish

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) announced $606,824 in grant money for the Waterloo Regional Airport and the Maquoketa Municipal Airport.

The Waterloo Regional Airport has been awarded $518,580 to purchase new snow removal equipment.  The Maquoketa Municipal Airport has been awarded $88,244 to acquire land needed to extend the runway to allow the airport to meet runway safety area and runway protection zone standards.

"This grant money will help these airports ensure the safety of passengers and employees," Braley said. "Whether traveling for business or family vacation, Iowans rely on their community airports to be safe, secure and reliable. It's critical we give Iowa's airports the tools they need to provide the safest and most efficient service to their customers."

These federal grants are awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and distributed through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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18 Aug 2011

Braley Statement on Early Closure of Iowa Social Security Offices

By Kira Ayish

Service to Seniors Impacted by Reckless Budget Cuts


Waterloo, IA- Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement on the early closure of Social Security Offices:

"Iowa seniors are already seeing the real impact of irresponsible Republican budget cuts.  It's a sad day when tax bonuses for the rich are extended, yet we restrict seniors' ability to secure their social security benefits.  Cuts on the backs of our nation's seniors are the wrong way to fix the deficit."

In July, Commissioner of Social Security Michael J. Astrue announced plans to close Social Security Offices across the country a half hour earlier at 3:30 PM in response to budget constraints.  The cuts stemmed from passage of H.R. 1473, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2011, which Rep. Braley opposed on April 14, 2011.  The early closures took effect on August 15, 2011, impacting offices across Iowa and the nation.

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16 Aug 2011

Braley Meets with Iowa National Guard, Discusses Jobs for Troops

By Kira Ayish

Roundtable discussion focuses on ways to get Guard members back to work

Johnston, IA - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) met with Iowa National Guard leaders and their partners at Camp Dodge to discuss employment initiatives for returning Iowa service members.  Representatives from the Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve agency, Iowa Workforce Development, and Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs participated in the briefing.

"This is a critical moment to support our friends and neighbors in the Iowa National Guard, Reserves, and other military branches," said Rep. Braley.  "Thousands of Iowans have returned home after serving overseas this past year.  Now we must support them and bring their experience and talent back into the Iowa workforce."

"In the coming months, I will take additional steps to create job opportunities for returning service members and incentives for employers who hire service members.  Let's get to work, and make sure that these brave Iowans have access to job training, educational opportunities, and good-paying jobs."

Congressman Braley has worked closely with the Iowa National Guard throughout his time in Congress.  Last year, he secured long-overdue back pay for nearly 650 members of the Iowa National Guard and over 22,000 National Guard troops nationwide.  Prior to that, Congressman Braley led an investigation that resulted in nearly 3,500 members of the Iowa National Guard receiving their GI Bill education benefits, after these benefits were initially denied by the Pentagon.

Congressman Braley currently serves on the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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26 Jul 2011

Braley Statement on the Passing of Chuck Manatt

By Kira Ayish

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement on the passing of Chuck Manatt:

"Chuck Manatt was a great man, a great Iowan and a great American. Today, my thoughts are with his family and the many friends he leaves behind. His imprint on American politics and the lives of everyone he touched will never be forgotten."

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31 May 2011

Braley Statement on Injured Iowa Marine

By Kira Ayish

Washington, DC - May 25, 2011 - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after it was reported that Ryan McSweeny, an Iowa Marine from Marion, was injured by a roadside bomb while on combat patrol in Afghanistan:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan and his family. This has been a very difficult time for all deployed Iowans. My heart goes out to all these brave young men and women and their families."

Three Iowans were killed in Afghanistan in April and several have been injured in May.

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