23
Oct
2014
US Sen. Martin Heinrich: Braley Works Across Party Lines, Fights for All Iowans
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) highlighted Braley's strong record of breaking through gridlock to fight for an economy that works for all Iowans, not just the wealthiest few
Fort Dodge, IA - Today Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) highlighted the importance of Bruce Braley's work to protect and strengthen the job-creating Renewable Fuel Standard to Iowa's economy while touring the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Lab in Fort Dodge. Bruce Braley has a strong record of breaking through gridlock to build an economy that works for all families by promoting Iowa agriculture and fighting to grow Iowa's rural economy.
"In Congress today, there's too much gridlock and too little compromise. All too often, Senators are looking out for the interests of the wealthiest few, not the middle class. Bruce has a strong record of working across party lines to strengthen and protect Iowa's agriculture economy - he's shown that he'll fight for an economy that works for all Iowans, not millionaires, billionaires and special interests. In contrast, his opponent says she is "philosophically opposed" to the RFS and stands in lockstep with out-of-state Big Oil special interests that want see it eliminated, jeopardizing the 75,000 jobs it supports in Iowa. Iowans need a Senator who will fight for hardworking families, and that's Bruce Braley," said Heinrich.
Braley has been a leader in the fight to protect the RFS; according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, nearly 75,000 Iowa jobs are connected to renewable fuels. Late last year, Braley was the only member of the Iowa U.S. House delegation to join Governor Terry Branstad at an EPA hearing where they spoke out against the EPA's proposed cuts. In November 2013, Braley teamed up with Republican Rep. Steve King to host an event with Iowa State's Bioeconomy Institute to explain to Congressional staff the importance of keeping the RFS at its current levels. At Braley's request, Iowa consistently has had representation at Congressional hearings examining the future of the RFS. And early this year, he helped deliver 100,000 signatures to the EPA urging them to maintain a strong RFS.
In contrast, State Sen. Ernst would put Tea Party obstructionism before Iowa: Ernst would have opposed the Farm Bill, is "philosophically opposed" to the RFS, and her spokesperson said that "in a perfect world...she would support doing away with the (RFS)." Braley for Iowa released a report detailing the devastating impacts of state Sen. Joni Ernst's reckless plan to eliminate all energy incentives and all tax credits. If Ernst's energy proposals were enacted, energy costs for Iowans could increase by $1,200 per year, tens of thousands of Iowa jobs could be threatened, and business investments in Iowa could be reduced by billions of dollars.
Heinrich also kicked off phone banks in Des Moines and Mason City and encouraged all Iowans to vote early. Voting early by mail or in person is the simplest and easiest way to cast a ballot. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3, or they can vote by mail anytime between now and Election Day. Iowans can find their early voting location or can request a ballot to vote by mail at vote.brucebraley.com.
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich is the junior United States Senator for New Mexico. Elected in 2012, Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Joint Economic Committees. He Previously served in the House of Representatives from 2008 - 2012.
Heinrich's strong and principled leadership is driven by his working-class upbringing, his wife Julie, and his two young sons.
BACKGROUND:
Braley Was Endorsed By The Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC's Bipartisan Committee Of Farmer-Members. In September 2014, The Des Moines Register reported, "The Iowa Corn Growers Association, one of the state's most influential farm groups, announced Tuesday its political action committee has endorsed Democrat Bruce Braley in his campaign for U.S. Senate against Republican state Sen. Joni Ernst." TheRegister continued, "A press release from the Corn Growers Association PAC said the decisions are made by a bipartisan committee of farmer-members who consider candidates based only on their support of ICGA policies. Braley was one of 75 state and federal candidates included in the endorsements." [Des Moines Register,9/2/14]
"In Congress today, there's too much gridlock and too little compromise. All too often, Senators are looking out for the interests of the wealthiest few, not the middle class. Bruce has a strong record of working across party lines to strengthen and protect Iowa's agriculture economy - he's shown that he'll fight for an economy that works for all Iowans, not millionaires, billionaires and special interests. In contrast, his opponent says she is "philosophically opposed" to the RFS and stands in lockstep with out-of-state Big Oil special interests that want see it eliminated, jeopardizing the 75,000 jobs it supports in Iowa. Iowans need a Senator who will fight for hardworking families, and that's Bruce Braley," said Heinrich.
Braley has been a leader in the fight to protect the RFS; according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, nearly 75,000 Iowa jobs are connected to renewable fuels. Late last year, Braley was the only member of the Iowa U.S. House delegation to join Governor Terry Branstad at an EPA hearing where they spoke out against the EPA's proposed cuts. In November 2013, Braley teamed up with Republican Rep. Steve King to host an event with Iowa State's Bioeconomy Institute to explain to Congressional staff the importance of keeping the RFS at its current levels. At Braley's request, Iowa consistently has had representation at Congressional hearings examining the future of the RFS. And early this year, he helped deliver 100,000 signatures to the EPA urging them to maintain a strong RFS.
In contrast, State Sen. Ernst would put Tea Party obstructionism before Iowa: Ernst would have opposed the Farm Bill, is "philosophically opposed" to the RFS, and her spokesperson said that "in a perfect world...she would support doing away with the (RFS)." Braley for Iowa released a report detailing the devastating impacts of state Sen. Joni Ernst's reckless plan to eliminate all energy incentives and all tax credits. If Ernst's energy proposals were enacted, energy costs for Iowans could increase by $1,200 per year, tens of thousands of Iowa jobs could be threatened, and business investments in Iowa could be reduced by billions of dollars.
Heinrich also kicked off phone banks in Des Moines and Mason City and encouraged all Iowans to vote early. Voting early by mail or in person is the simplest and easiest way to cast a ballot. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3, or they can vote by mail anytime between now and Election Day. Iowans can find their early voting location or can request a ballot to vote by mail at vote.brucebraley.com.
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich is the junior United States Senator for New Mexico. Elected in 2012, Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Joint Economic Committees. He Previously served in the House of Representatives from 2008 - 2012.
Heinrich's strong and principled leadership is driven by his working-class upbringing, his wife Julie, and his two young sons.
BACKGROUND:
Braley Was Endorsed By The Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC's Bipartisan Committee Of Farmer-Members. In September 2014, The Des Moines Register reported, "The Iowa Corn Growers Association, one of the state's most influential farm groups, announced Tuesday its political action committee has endorsed Democrat Bruce Braley in his campaign for U.S. Senate against Republican state Sen. Joni Ernst." TheRegister continued, "A press release from the Corn Growers Association PAC said the decisions are made by a bipartisan committee of farmer-members who consider candidates based only on their support of ICGA policies. Braley was one of 75 state and federal candidates included in the endorsements." [Des Moines Register,9/2/14]
- Iowa Corn Grower Endorsement "Decisions Are Made Through An Objective Analysis Including Candidate Responses To Our Survey, Voting Records, Letters And Other Quantified Evidence Of Support. In September 2014, Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC announced: "ICGA PAC decisions are made through an objective analysis including candidate responses to our survey, voting records, letters and other quantified evidence of support. The ICGA PAC committee members include farmers from across Iowa, with an equal balance of party affiliation to ensure decisions are based only on corn growers' policies. Funding for contributions to candidates from the Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC comes only from voluntary PAC donations by ICGA members. Neither ICGA dues, nor checkoff dollars, are used for PAC contributions." [IowaCorn.org, 9/2/14]
- Iowa Corn Growers' PAC Chair: "Bruce Has A Fantastic Track Record With Our Key Issus" - "Bruce Has Done Over And Above On Farm Bill And Crop Insurance And The RFS." In a September 2014 interview on WHO TV, Iowa Corn Growers' PAC Chair, Mark Recker, said: "Bruce has a fantastic track record with our key issues, and has over the past term and over his past few terms... Bruce has done over and above on Farm Bill and crop insurance and the RFS, and has scored with us very well, and supported us very well, and is very credible with us on those issues." [WHO TV, 9/7/14]
- Iowa Corn Growers' PAC Chair: We Choose Who To Endorse Based On The Issues - "They Tell Us What's Important, Whether It's Ethanol And The Renewable Fuel Standard, Farm Bill Or Crop Insurance." In a September 2014 interview on WHO TV, Iowa Corn Growers' PAC Chair, Mark Recker, said: "Well, it all comes down to the issues for us and how well candidates support our priorities as an organization and producers. And those issues, those priorities, come to us from the producer level. They tell us what's important, whether it's ethanol and the Renewable Fuels Standard, Farm Bill or crop insurance, trade and transportation issues. That's how we score our candidates, based on how well they vote on those particular priorities and issues." [WHO TV, 9/7/14]
US Sen. Tim Kaine: Bruce Braley "Clear Choice" for Senate
While Braley works to put Iowa families first, Ernst's out-of-step plans work for millionaires, not the middle class
Mason City, IA - Today, US Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) traveled through Iowa to speak about the clear choice in the US Senate race. Kaine highlighted Bruce's plans to break through the gridlock and be a Senator that works for all of Iowa's families, not just the wealthiest few.
Kaine spoke with Iowans today on a variety of issues? from Braley's passionate work on behalf of veterans to his commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare for all generations of Iowans. Braley has a strong record of accomplishments for Iowa veterans, including leading a successful effort to secure back-pay that was initially denied to hundreds of Iowa National Guard members, and introducing legislation that cut taxes for businesses hiring veterans. Braley has also worked to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Braley strongly opposes risky privatization schemes that end guaranteed benefits and put Iowa seniors' retirement security in the hands of Wall Street.
"Bruce Braley has an impressive record of standing up for Iowa's middle class families, reaching across the party divide, and delivering results. Nowhere is this record more evident than his work on some of the issues most important to Iowans - including his passionate work on behalf of veterans and his commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare for all generations of Iowans. Iowans need a Senator who will stand up for their interests - Bruce Braley is that Senator," said Kaine.
Kaine also spoke on the importance of voting early in this year's midterm election. Kaine encouraged all Iowans to vote early by mail or in person because it is the simplest and easiest way to cast a ballot. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3, or they can vote by mail anytime between now and Election Day. Iowans can find their early voting location or can request a ballot to vote by mail at vote.brucebraley.com.
In stark contrast to Bruce's focus on policies that put Iowa families first, Sen. Joni Ernst's plans - including privatizing Social Security, protecting corporations that ship jobs overseas from paying their fair share in taxes, abolishing federal student loans, and opposing a minimum wage increase that would give 300,000 Iowans a raise - would have devastating consequences for Iowa's families.
Kaine was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. He was first elected to office in 1994, serving as a city councilmember and then Mayor of Richmond. He became Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2002 and was inaugurated as Virginia's 70th Governor in 2006.
In the Senate, Kaine serves on the Armed Services, Budget and Foreign Relations Committees.
Kaine spoke with Iowans today on a variety of issues? from Braley's passionate work on behalf of veterans to his commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare for all generations of Iowans. Braley has a strong record of accomplishments for Iowa veterans, including leading a successful effort to secure back-pay that was initially denied to hundreds of Iowa National Guard members, and introducing legislation that cut taxes for businesses hiring veterans. Braley has also worked to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Braley strongly opposes risky privatization schemes that end guaranteed benefits and put Iowa seniors' retirement security in the hands of Wall Street.
"Bruce Braley has an impressive record of standing up for Iowa's middle class families, reaching across the party divide, and delivering results. Nowhere is this record more evident than his work on some of the issues most important to Iowans - including his passionate work on behalf of veterans and his commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare for all generations of Iowans. Iowans need a Senator who will stand up for their interests - Bruce Braley is that Senator," said Kaine.
Kaine also spoke on the importance of voting early in this year's midterm election. Kaine encouraged all Iowans to vote early by mail or in person because it is the simplest and easiest way to cast a ballot. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3, or they can vote by mail anytime between now and Election Day. Iowans can find their early voting location or can request a ballot to vote by mail at vote.brucebraley.com.
In stark contrast to Bruce's focus on policies that put Iowa families first, Sen. Joni Ernst's plans - including privatizing Social Security, protecting corporations that ship jobs overseas from paying their fair share in taxes, abolishing federal student loans, and opposing a minimum wage increase that would give 300,000 Iowans a raise - would have devastating consequences for Iowa's families.
Kaine was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. He was first elected to office in 1994, serving as a city councilmember and then Mayor of Richmond. He became Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 2002 and was inaugurated as Virginia's 70th Governor in 2006.
In the Senate, Kaine serves on the Armed Services, Budget and Foreign Relations Committees.
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