20 May 2019

A US War on Iran would be Evil, Stupid, and Self-Damaging

By Thomas L Knapp

"If Iran wants to fight," US president Donald Trump tweeted on May 19, "that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again." The "threat" Trump appears to be responding to is a statement from Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that "[w]e are certain ... there will not be a war since neither we want a war nor does anyone have the illusion that they can confront Iran in the region."

20 May 2019

Foster Parents Need A Strong Support System

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — People who open up their homes and their hearts to children in need are truly special. They provide stability, comfort, and safety to kids who otherwise wouldn’t have it. They offer support, guidance, and, most of all, love. The time and effort they willingly give is not only a blessing to the children they care for, but also their communities.

19 May 2019

Sen Kamala Harris to Campaign in Western and Central Iowa

By Miryam Lipper

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris will campaign in Western and Central Iowa May 23 and 24. On Thursday, May 23, she will hold events in Sioux City, including a public town hall. On Friday, May 24, she will campaign in Council Bluffs and Des Moines. This will be Sen Harris’ fourth trip to Iowa since announcing her candidacy for president of the United States.

19 May 2019

Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Vows to Continue to Fight for Members after Iowa Supreme Court Decision

By Jean Hessburg

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — The Iowa Supreme Court issued its decision today in Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) and Davenport Education Association (DEA) vs State of Iowa, Iowa Public Relations Board, Mike Cormack, Jamie Van Fossen and Mary Gannon. The Supreme Court decided 4-3 to uphold the legislative changes to Chapter 20.

19 May 2019

Sec Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Auto Tariff Delay

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 17, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, to delay tariffs on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts. 

19 May 2019

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Tours Ethanol Plant with Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

By Katy Siddall

 

19 May 2019

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Launches Digital Ad Highlighting Rep Abby Finkenauer’s Vote to Lower Costs of Prescription Drugs and Health-Care

By DCCC Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) 

Following Rep Abby Finkenauer’s vote on May 16 to lower the costs of prescription drugs and health-care for hard-working Iowans, the DCCC launched a targeted advertising campaign on Facebook highlighting her work.

19 May 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Praises House Passage of Equality Act

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 15, 2019) ― Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed HR5, the Equality Act, which would end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate for its consideration.

19 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 17, 2019) — On Friday, May 17, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

19 May 2019

Congressional Aluminum Caucus Announces Support for the Removal of Tariffs

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 17, 2019) — Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Aluminum Caucus, Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02), Larry Bucshon MD (R-IN-08), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), and Bill Johnson (R-OH-06), applaud the removal of the Section 232 aluminum tariffs that have caused unintended consequences for the domestic-aluminum industry. The Aluminum Caucus has worked tirelessly in seeking the removal of the tariffs, without quotas, on Canada and Mexico since their implementation.

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