WASHINGTON DC (November 5, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Veterans Small Business Week:

 

Veterans have a big impact on the American economy.

There are 2.5 million veteran-owned business in the United States that account for more than $1.1 trillion in revenue.

In Iowa, there are 26,119 veteran owned businesses that employ 51,801 people and bring in $10.9 million.

“What happens to Julian Assange and to Chelsea Manning is meant to intimidate us, to frighten us into silence. By defending Julian Assange, we defend our most sacred rights. Speak up now or wake up one morning to the silence of a new kind of tyranny. The choice is ours.” — John Pilger, investigative journalist

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) —

CLINTON — Meeting with the Sisters of St. Francis

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will have lunch and chat with the residents of the Sisters of St Francis

WHERE: Sisters of St. Francis, 843 13th Avenue N

TIME: 11:30AM

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald announced the appointment of Randi McLaughlin as Deputy Treasurer for the state treasurer's office. McLaughlin started her treasury career in 1986 and most recently had served as an executive officer within office.

WASHINGTON DC (November 4, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley is reaching out to college-aged Iowans with internship opportunities in his Iowa and Washington DC offices.

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald announced the appointment of Karen Austin as Chief of Staff for the state treasurer's office. Austin has worked in the treasurer's office since 1990 and was appointed deputy treasurer in 2003.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the members of the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions). Their first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds completed her 99 county tour across the state of Iowa. The 99 county tour presents a unique opportunity to visit with families, farmers, small-business owners, employees, community stakeholders, and members of the media in all corners of the state. These conversations spark ideas, and more importantly action. 

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley urged the administration to put victims of international terrorism first during sanctions-negotiations by securing a commitment from Sudan to compensate for its prior support of terrorism that has killed and injured Americans serving abroad.

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