If at first you don't succeed, spread some money around. The Financial Times reports that the US State Department is offering cash bribes to captains of Iranian ships if they sail those ships into ports where the US government can seize them.

WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Senator Chuck Grassley is seeking details on the role of Justice Department (DOJ) guidance in government’s efforts to dismiss claims of fraud against tax-payers. The 2018 Granston memo issued by DOJ’s Commercial Litigation Branch outlines when DOJ can seek to dismiss fraud cases brought by whistleblowers on behalf of the government. Those cases have led to the recovery of more than $59 billion in tax-payer dollars lost to fraud since 1986.

WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office-hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Dist Rep Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Rep Loebsack, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2019) — Calling all Quad Cities divas! Diamonds and Divas, the popular ladies’-night-out event, is back! Join Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Thursday, September 26, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center for a night filled with pampering stations, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a chocolate fountain, and a whole lot of fun!

WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, argued in an opinion piece that we should have a fiscally-responsible framework for handling a recession agreed to well in advance of one. That way, if policy-makers decide to implement a stimulus plan to combat a recession, they will also have agreed to the principle that it should be paid for over time.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 4, 2019) — Six candidates for mayor of Davenport, as well as more than 17 aldermen and their challengers, will participate in the first City Candidate Forum Tuesday, Septwnvwe 10, 5:30-8PM, at the downtown Davenport Public Library.

Women’s issues will be the focus, according to Iowa Women United, which is sponsoring the forum, with the local chapter of AAUW and Quad-City Moms Demand Action. Moderator will be Marcia Lense, news anchor with KWQC.

WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting a school in Davenport as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Loebsack will meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

 

LENEXA, KANSAS (September 3, 2019) — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that BP North America Products Inc will pay a civil penalty and upgrade the company’s secondary containment to settle violations of the Clean Water Act at its Peosta, Iowa, facility. BP North America Products will pay a civil penalty of $71,400.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2019) — As part of the Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army’s 20th Annual Military Charity Golf Tournament, a ceremonial signing of a Statement of Employer Support for National Guard and Reserve Soldiers will be held at 7PM, Thursday, September 12, at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, 290th Street, Long Grove, Iowa.

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