U.S. Senate Candidate to Appear at Saturday Membership Event

Alliance for Retired Americans members will celebrate Medicare's 49th anniversary on Saturday, August 2, at 10 a.m. in Davenport and endorse Bruce Braley, U.S. Senate candidate for Iowa.

Braley's strong opposition to privatizing Social Security and Medicare and support for strengthening Social Security and Medicare?which was signed into law on July 30, 1965?confirm his commitment to improving the quality of life for older Americans.

Alternatively, Braley's opponent, State Sen. Joni Ernst, supports the Ryan Budget that ends Medicare as we know it and dramatically cuts Medicaid- all while increasing tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and corporations. She also supports privatizing Social Security and tying benefits to the Stock Market. Ernst's support for radically reforming Medicare & Social Security programs could dramatically increase out-of-pocket costs for seniors.

The Alliance for Retired Americans represents over 4.3 million retirees and community activists, including more than 30,000 members in Iowa.

Where: Blackhawk Hotel, Bettendorf Room, 200 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801

When: Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM

What: Celebration of Medicare's anniversary and endorsement of Bruce Braley for U. S. Senate

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Dear Friend,

Since coming into office, I have set out to change the culture of Washington. I have been working to put Iowans first and make sure Members of Congress are working for you, the people we are chosen to represent, not special interests.

Starting in 2007, I worked to pass the largest ethics reform package since Watergate. But I haven't stopped there. I have also pushed to cut member's pay, which hasn't been cut in over 80 years, end the revolving door between lobbyists and Congress, get budgets passed on time, and have fought to hold members of Congress accountable for actually doing what they were sent to Washington to do.

This is also why I recently unveiled a package of bills that I have either written or helped introduce to restore the American people's faith in their government. It's called the "Holding Congress Accountable" plan. I recorded a quick video about it.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Click here if you want to learn more about the specific bills included in my "Holding Congress Accountable" plan.

Sincerely,

Iowa's Second District

PS- I hope you take a second to watch my video.

As an independent, if the candidate wins only 2% of ballots cast, this election will launch the state-wide Iowa Party

Des Moines, Iowa - July 29, 2014 - Jonathan R. Narcisse was certified by the secretary of state's office this morning for the November 4th General Election Gubernatorial contest as the Iowa Party candidate.

Narcisse ran for governor as an independent in 2010. Against an incumbent Culver and returing Branstad, and spending less than $50,000 he garnered 1.84% of the votes. His message and solutions received support at the polls from all 99 counties, all 100 House districts, all 50 Senate districts and 1720 out of 1774 Iowa precincts.

In March 2014, Narcisse was denied primary ballot access on the Democratic ticket where he would have run against an un-challenged Jack Hatch. Despite securing enough signatures and meeting the Iowa standard based on the 2012 Joe Seng Ruling of Fact and Conclusion of Law, a Polk County judge based his decision on a 2012 ruling in Arizona. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the decision without comment.

"Now that we are certified on the ballot it's time to get to work. With 99 days left in the race we will begin our campaign with a 99 county tour of Iowa. It's very important to let Iowans know, face to face, that we have a real and viable alternative to the two sides of the coin that has been the joint governance of Republican Terry Branstad and the Democratic controlled Senate," said Narcisse.

"I've known Governor Branstad for nearly three decades. I served on his inauguration committee in the mid 1980s and was made a state commission chair by him shortly thereafter. I've known Senator Hatch for as many years. Hatch actually introduced me when I ran for Polk County school board in 2005, and he worked closely with our education initiative a decade ago."

Narcisse, and his supporters, assert neither has proven they have solutions for the waste, fraud and cronyism that has prevailed on their three decade watch in the statehouse.

"While the rhetoric of Gov. Branstad and Sen. Hatch differs they are the same politician," said Narcisse.

The Narcisse 2014 campaign is providing Iowa voters the independent choice they deserve. [Click here for Narcisse Issues & Positions: http://www.narcisseforgovernor.com/issues/]

Each of the three gubernatorial candidates spoke at the Iowa Newspaper Association convention in February, 2014. The seven minute videos of each can be found at: http://www.narcisseforgovernor.com/gubernatorial-candidates-at-the-iowa-newspaper-association-convention-in-des-moines/

"I understand the job of Iowa's next governor - it isn't to have all the answers. The number one job of our next governor will be to appoint efficient, effective, competent men and women to office and boards and commissions - public servants who will put the interests of Iowans, our taxpayers, our citizens, our children and families, above the vested interests that have controlled the statehouse and leadership of both parties. And then hold them accountable."

During the 99 county tour for Narcisse 2014, the campaign will be releasing its solutions on restoring education, growing our state and its economy, and fixing government.

"We have solutions - answers to the challenges that face this state. Most of all Iowans deserve leadership that will place the needs of our taxpayers and citizens above the interests of contributors and cronies," said Narcisse.

"With a Chief Accountability Officer in the executive, Iowans will have the protections that our oaths of office require."

For more information visit: www.NarcisseForGovernor.com