30 Jun 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack to Host Eighth Annual “Serving Those Who Served” Workshop for Veterans and Their Families

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (June 28, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced that he will be hosting a series of workshops for veterans and their families across Iowa’s Second District on his “Serving Those Who Served” tour. The workshops, which will be held around the district, will give veterans and their families an opportunity to seek assistance if they are having issues with the Veterans Administration (VA), or any Federal agency, and share their thoughts on issues affecting veterans.

30 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: New Hospital Co-location Rules Positive Step for Rural Communities, Needs More Clarity to Ensure Successful Implementation

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 28, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley submitted policy suggestions to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as the agency finalizes proposed federal guidance clarifying how CMS and state surveyors will evaluate the use of shared space, shared staff, and contracted services by hospitals that are co-located with other hospitals and health-care providers under the Medicare program.

30 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, July 1–Sunday, July 7, 2019.

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

 

Monday, July 1

Gov Reynolds visits Manning Marketplace

321 Main St

Manning, IA

8:45AM

 

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg tour North Central Correctional Facility

313 Lanedale

30 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses HHS, FDA on Safety and Quality-Control of Foreign Drug-Manufacturing Facilities

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 28, 2019) – Senate Finance Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Norman Sharpless seeking information on the quality controls for prescription drugs and their co

28 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on the Senate Passage of The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 28, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The annual funding bill provides critical resources for national defense, military readiness, and support for the nation’s military men and women.

27 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Liesl Seabert as Program Manager for Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Liesl Seabert as the Rural Community Revitalization Program Manager for the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, effective July 1, 2019. The Rural Community Revitalization Program Manager works in conjunction with the Governor’s Office and is an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

27 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Congratulating Toronto Raptor’s Head Coach, Nick Nurse

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, congratulating Toronto Raptor’s Head Coach, Nick Nurse:

I am proud to say that the NBA season concluded with a University of Northern Iowa graduate being able to call himself a champion.

The Toronto Raptors’ head coach, Nick Nurse, graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with his B.A. in accounting, having played for the Panthers while at UNI.

27 Jun 2019

Chad Rupe Appointed as Rural Utilities Service Administrator

By Weldon Freeman

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s appointment of Chad Rupe as Administrator of the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service.

27 Jun 2019

NextGen Iowa to Register Young Voters at Quad Cities Pride

By NGA Press Office

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — On June 29, 12PM - 4PM CST, NextGen Iowa will set up at 2nd and Warren Streets in Davenport to support LGBTQIA+ Iowans, register young voters, and to recruit volunteers at Quad Cities Pride.

27 Jun 2019

Judiciary Committee Advances Grassley-Backed Bills to Improve Competition and Transparency in Prescription Drug Industry

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) – The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced several bills supported by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley to improve access to affordable prescription medications through transparency and competition.

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