WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — The State Department has identified 23 violations and seven infractions in its ongoing review of the mishandling of classified information associated with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a non-government e-mail-server for official business.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced additional appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are effective today and subject to Senate confirmation in the 2020 legislative session:

 

Commission on the Status of African-Americans

Monica Mead, Urbandale

 

Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors

John Eisenman, Clinton

 

Iowa Innovation Corporation Board

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds appointed Gerd W Clabaugh to serve as interim director of the Department of Human Services. He will continue to serve as director of the Department of Public Health until a permanent DHS director is named.

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley received a letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to his April 13, 2018 letter to Department of Health an

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing the Green Interns Program to cultivate a collection of the best, qualified candidates to fulfill mission-critical occupations nationwide.

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — Families and small businesses along the Missouri River have had their lives turned upside down by the flooding that occurred earlier this year. Recent weather has caused re-inundation, hindering those who are working to rebuild their lives and communities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new effort to encourage people from across the nation to visit, live, and work in Iowa. The “This is Iowa” campaign is designed to spur economic growth by revealing the great quality of life that is available here.

WASHINGTON DC (June 14, 2019) —

Q: How did stopping elder abuse become one of your priorities in Congress?

A: Close-knit families and communities across Iowa are enriched by the contributions and life-experiences of older citizens. Unfortunately, some members of society don’t treat their elders with the respect and dignity they deserve. One in 10 Americans ages 60 and older may experience abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 15, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement in advance of Senator Joni Ernst’s anticipated official re-election announcement:

WASHINGTON DC (June 14, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack and Mike Kelly recently introduced legislation that would recognize certified genetic counselors (CGCs) as Medicare health-care providers. The “Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019,” HR3235, would allow Medicare beneficiaries access to genetic counselors, who provide specialized services in medical genetics and counseling.

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