DES MOINES, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — Governor Reynolds, Nebraska Gov Pete Ricketts, North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum, Indiana Gov Eric Holcomb, and Kentucky Gov Matt Bevin are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize reform clarifying that CO2 emissions from agricultural feedstocks are not pollutants subject to regulation under the federal Clean Air Act.

WASHINGTON DC (August 7, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Norman Sharpless urging them to reinstate unannounced inspections of prescription drug manufacturing facilities

WASHINGTON DC (August 6, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Comptroller General of the United States Gene L Dodaro requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) perform a review of how the federal government is implementing conflict-of-interest policies in tax-payer-supported research.

WASHINGTON DC (August 6, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Sen Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senate colleagues in a letter to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledging support for the United Kingdom as it exits the European Union in the coming months.

WASHINGTON DC (August 6, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley will hold town meetings in Union County on August 14 and Page County on August 15 as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.

WASHINGTON DC (August 5, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Rep Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, August 5–Sunday, August 11, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, August 5

Gov Reynolds attends Ruan Transportation’s IT Apprenticeship Certificate Ceremony

Central Campus — Multi Purpose Room

1800 Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA

10:45AM

WASHINGTON DC (August 2, 2019) —

Q: Why is the USMCA trade agreement so important for Iowa?

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are not subject to confirmation by the Senate:

 

Early ACCESS Council

Brook Rosenberg, Des Moines

Ryan Tomlinson, Cambridge

Johnathon Wunderlich, Council Bluffs

Michael Bergan, Dorchester

Donal Welch, Creston

John Fuller, Johnston

WASHINGTON DC (August 1, 2019) — The Senate passed by voice-vote three bills backed by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-Iowa) to improve the reorganization processes for family farmers, small-business owners, and veterans. The bills were previously approved by the House of Representatives and now must be signed by President Donald Donald Trump to become law.

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