11 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Joni Ernst Seek to Provide Tax-Relief for Iowans Impacted By Recent Floods

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) – Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, along with Sen Deb Fischer and Representative Adrian Smith of Nebraska, have introduced legislation to provide tax-relief for Iowans in areas impacted by the recent devastating floods.

11 Apr 2019

“Canelo v Jacobs” Broadcast Live Drom Las Vegas to Movie Theaters on May 4

By Fathom Events

PRESS RELEASE (April 11, 2019) — Coming this Cinco De Mayo weekend, Fathom Events and Golden Boy Promotions are set to present “Canelo vs.

11 Apr 2019

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Update

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Thursday. Infielder Austin Dennis has been transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities. Catcher Oscar Campos has been placed on the 7-Day Injured List.

Addition:

INF Austin Dennis transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities

Subtraction:

11 Apr 2019

Public Schedule Update: Gov Kim Reynolds to tour flood damage with Vice President Mike Pence

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will join Vice President Mike Pence to tour flood damage on April 12, 2019. Credentialed members of the media should RSVP with the Office of the Vice President.

 

Friday, April 12

Gov Kim Reynolds to join VP Pence, tour flood damage

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11 Apr 2019

As Pentagon's Ban on Transgender in Military Goes into Effect, AMA Says No Medical Basis for Referring to Gender Transition as a “Deficiency"

By American Medical Association

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — Statement attributable to: Barbara L McAneny MD, President, American Medical Association:

11 Apr 2019

Statement from Chelsea Manning’s Support Team Regarding Today’s Unsealed Indictment and the Purely Punitive Nature of Chelsea's Continued Detention

By Andrew Stepanian

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (April 11, 2019) — Today, Chelsea Manning’s legal-team will file a reply brief in their appeal asking the Fourth Circuit to vacate District Court Judge Hilton’s March 8 finding of civil contempt. Ms Manning, a staunch advocate for government-transparency, asserted legal grounds for her refusal to participate in what she views as an assault on the free-press. She remains in detention as a result of the contempt finding.

11 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Health-Care System

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — Senate Finance Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa discussed health care from the Senate floor. Video can be found here and text can be found below.

11 Apr 2019

Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Land and Sky" Returns with a New Three-Part Series

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 11, 2019) — Iowans can experience their state in new ways during Iowa Public Television's new three-part series, "Iowa Land and Sky". Leveraging the latest advancements in aerial-drone cinematography and interviews with experts, this limited-series brings viewers a unique bird's-eye perspective of the state's landforms, waterways, and towns from the Loess Hills in western Iowa to the Mississippi River on the state's eastern border.

11 Apr 2019

Prepared Remarks by Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa: Update on Efforts to Address Midwest-Floods and Introduction of Disaster Tax-Relief Bill

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 11, 2019) — I come before the Senate again to talk about the devastating flooding in Iowa and the Midwest.

In western Iowa, we still have areas underwater from flooding on the Missouri River and tributaries.

In the east, we are dealing with Mississippi River and tributary flooding.

11 Apr 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Honors Two Local Women at Event in Springfield

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie welcomed Whiteside County Public Health servant Beth Fiorini and Ann McCarrell of Helping Hands in Port Byron to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from throughout the state.

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