WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — A government-run health-insurance system dubbed as “Medicare for All,” and the Green New Deal represent the Democratic Party’s most-prized policy proposals. Both make sweet-sounding promises but will deliver a bitter economic reality.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Helen Miller to the Iowa Parole Board, effective July 2, 2019.

“Helen is an outstanding public servant who will bring a unique perspective to the Iowa Parole Board,” said Gov Reynolds. “She will play a critical role in applying my vision for a rehabilitative justice system that offers offenders another chance to become productive and contributing members of society.”

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) released proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed updates would not only give the Forest Service the tools and flexibility to manage the land and tackle critical challenges like wildfire, insects, and disease, but also improve service to the American people.

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he has reintroduced legislation to establish a National Flood Center to conduct research on flooding, flood-prevention, and other flood-related issues. The National Flood Research and Education Center Act (NFRECA) will establish a consortium within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that includes institutes of higher education in order to advance the understanding of the causes of floodin

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2019) — At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, a senior committee member, expressed concern about the lack of public outcry being paid to child-exploitation at the southern US border.

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2019) — For nearly two years, Special Counsel [Robert] Mueller’s investigation captivated Washington.

Most of the media reporting focused on speculation and false allegations of a criminal conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin.

This reporting was fueled by critics eager to all but guarantee the president’s guilt.

ALBIA, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — Today, Focus on Rural America Chair Patty Judge held a conference-call with press to call on President Trump, during his visit to Iowa, to end the waivers going to the oil and gas industry that exempt them from blending requirements under the Renewable Fuels Standard.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — Today, Beto O’Rourke released a voter-registration toolkit to empower more people to engage in their democracy by providing them the resources they need to register themselves and members of their communities to vote. This toolkit will be particularly useful in Iowa, where Republican-elected officials have put up barriers intended to make it more difficult for Iowans to vote, including passing a voter-ID law in 2017.

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2019) — House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chairman Jim Costa delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee hearing on the state of US agricultural products in foreign markets:

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