WASHINGTON DC (December 3, 2019) — Back from Thanksgiving recess, Congress now has less than three weeks to fund the government before the current continuing resolution expires on December 20. As negotiations continue, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget urges lawmakers to enact clean appropriations bills rather than coupling a year-end funding bill with debt-financed tax+cuts and spending increases.

WASHINGTON DC (December 3, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley honoring Sen Johnny Isakson’s years of service:

In this town of Washington, D.C., where a lot of people think they are the most important person in the room, Johnny Isakson is known for his unassuming manner.

He’s unfailingly kind and considerate to senators and staff alike.

ANKENY, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — The State of Iowa once again leads by example, with Governor Kim Reynolds today issuing an Executive Order requiring state agencies to purchase diesel engines and vehicles with manufacturer support for at least a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20).

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2019) — Delta Dental of Iowa has announced individuals and families can now purchase DeltaVision, a comprehensive vision-care insurance plan. Since 2010, DeltaVision has provided vision plans for small and large businesses in Iowa. Beginning January 1, 2020, Delta Dental individual and family plan members can bundle plans to take advantage of DeltaVision's broad eye care coverage.