WASHINGTON DC (March 6, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Southeast Iowa for open office hours. Jared Hershberger, Loebsack’s District Rep, will be at the following locations. Hershberger will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend. Hershberger holds regular office hours throughout Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg released their public schedules for the week of Monday, March 9, 2020-Sunday, March 15, 2020. 

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

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg attend Empower Rural Iowa Day on the Hill

Iowa Department of Public Safety

215 E 7th St

Des Moines, IA

10AM

 

Q: What is the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920?

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, a senior member and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security announced its approval of 35,000 additional H-2B guest worker visas.

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) ­— Senator Charles "Chuck Grassley" (R-IA) joined Sen Roy Blunt (R-MO) today to introduce new legislation to overhaul the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) process for managing water resource projects along the lower Missouri River system.

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

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A new study showed that from 2007 to 2018, prices for hundreds of drugs rose many times faster than the rate of inflation.

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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An independent judiciary is one of the cornerstones of our democracy.

Judges serve lifetime appointments, free from political pressure, so they can render impartial judgment without fear of retribution.

Yesterday, unfortunately, our country took a step in the wrong direction with the Democratic Leader’s comments.

WASHINGTON DC (March 4, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s and Joni Ernst’s regional directors will hold traveling office hours in seven counties across Iowa next week. Iowans are invited to stop by during the scheduled hours to seek assistance or share concerns regarding agriculture-specific matters and federal policy. Sens Grassley and Ernst are represented by their regional directors and will not be in attendance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2020) – Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. 

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

 

Accountancy Examining Board:

Jennifer Dickey, Cedar Falls

Bradley Hauge, Cedar Rapids

S James Smith, Earlham

 

Alcoholic Beverages Division:

Rachel Eubank, Des Moines

 

Architectural Examining Board:

WASHINGTON DC (March 4, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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For Iowa History Month, I want to recognize the role Iowa’s veterans have played in our history.

For instance, in the Civil War, Iowa sent over 75,000 soldiers to fight for the Union, the most per capita of any state.

Iowa has kept that tradition of service, and I often have the pleasure of meeting our veterans.

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