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) — 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.

 

NEW HARTFORD, IOWA (September 3, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley will host a veterans’ medal presentation ceremony at Purdue Global in Urbandale for 9 Iowa war veterans on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 1:30PM.

Sen Grassley helped these veterans and their family members provide documentation to the Army, Air Force, and Navy Review Boards to receive their medals. Recipient information below:

WASHINGTON DC (September 3, 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, Rep 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.

 

WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep 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.

WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep 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.

Q: What’s your back to school message for the new school year?

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Within the next few years, our state must find an additional 127,700 workers with post-secondary degrees or credentials.

More skilled workers are the #1 need of Iowa employers. That’s why we established the “Future Ready” goal for 70% of Iowa’s labor force to have education or training beyond high school by 2025.

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