WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new supplemental proposed rule to account for gallons waived through Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) in the nation’s biofuel mandate.

WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the World Food Prize and his salute to Ambassador Ken Quinn:

 

The World Food Prize kicks off this week in Des Moines.

Today, I pay tribute to an outstanding Iowan and president of the foundation.

Ambassador Ken Quinn’s life of service took him from small town Iowa to Southeast Asia and back.

Decades ago, he identified an avenue to peace and prosperity.

WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley in celebration of the United States Navy:

 

On October 13, the United States Navy celebrated its 244th birthday.

The United States Navy was founded by the Continental Congress in 1775 to disrupt British shipping and naval power.

At the time, the Navy was just a ragtag band of converted merchant-ships.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2019) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced that $10 million in Workforce Housing tax credits (WHTC) are now available for qualified housing projects in the 10 Iowa counties under Presidential Disaster declaration.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the formation of the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions). The working group will build on the governor’s efforts over the last year to reduce criminal behavior and afford individuals a second chance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — With more than 120 million people across North America not possessing updated estate-plans, Governor Kim Reynolds has joined the Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council and Planned Giving Councils across the state to encourage all Iowans to seek the help of a trusted financial planner to create or review their will.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will make an announcement regarding criminal-justice reform during her remarks at the NAACP’s 7th Annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities in Ankeny on Tuesday, October 15. Next week’s announcement will build on her efforts over the last year to reduce criminal behavior and afford individuals a second chance.

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.  

 

Tuesday October 15, 2019

WASHINGTON DC (October 11, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the partial trade deal with China that has been reached.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of a phase 1 trade deal with China:

WASHINGTON DC (October 11, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s legislation to lower prescription drug prices.

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