Polk County Democrats > Press Releases

Press Release Archives

View By: [Date] Category

Oct 3, 2008 6th INSTALLMENT OF “MCCAIN VS. IOWA” FOCUSES ON IOWA’S ECONOMY AND JOBS 6 th INSTALLMENT OF “MCCAIN VS. IOWA ” FOCUSES ON IOWA ’S ECONOMY AND JOBS Des Moines – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the 6 th installment of the popular “McCain vs. Iowa ” series with a new video focusing on Iowa ’s economy and job creation. ... more...
Sep 24, 2008 5th INSTALLMENT OF MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “BROKEN RECORD” ON HEALTHCARE 5 th INSTALLMENT OF MCCAIN VS. IOWA : MCCAIN’S “BROKEN RECORD” ON HEALTHCARE Des Moines – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the 5 th installment of the McCain vs. Iowa ( www.mccainvsiowa.com ) series focusing on Senator John McCain’s “broken record”... more...
Sep 17, 2008 SEN. STEVE WARNSTADT RELEASES REPORT ON JOHN MCCAIN’S TIES TO WASHINGTON LOBBYISTS SEN. STEVE WARNSTADT RELEASES REPORT ON JOHN MCCAIN’S TIES TO WASHINGTON LOBBYISTS McCain Puts Lobbyists Ahead of Iowa-Grown Renewable Energy Sioux City , IA – On the eve of Sen. John McCain’s visit to Iowa , State Sen. Steve Warnstadt held a press conference in... more...
Sep 6, 2008 MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “MUSIC MAN” VISION OF IOWA MCCAIN VS. IOWA : MCCAIN’S “MUSIC MAN” VISION OF IOWA Fourth Segment in www.mccainvsiowa.com Series Titled "McCain vs. Iowa Innovation" Des Moines , IA – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the fourth segment in the McCain vs. Iowa series,... more...
Sep 3, 2008 Lt. Governor Patty Judge's Statement on Day of Governor Sarah Palin's Speech Des Moines, IA – Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge released the following statement on the day of Governor Sarah Palin's speech to the Republican National Convention. "Tonight, Governor Sarah Palin will deliver what will no-doubt be a good speech in St. Paul. Yet, less than a week after Senator... more...
Aug 27, 2008 UPDATED: IRAQ WAR VETERAN ANNOUNCED IOWA ROLL CALL VOTE AT CONVENTION Denver, CO – This afternoon, 24-year-old Jacob Krapfl, a veteran of the Iraq War and a native of New Vienna, Iowa, announced the Iowa roll call vote at approximately 4:15pm MT / 5:15pm MT on the floor of Democratic National Convention in Denver. Krapfl is an Obama delegate attending his first... more...
Aug 22, 2008 Iowa Delegation Gears Up for Denver Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Sen. Dick Durbin, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar to Speak to Iowa Delegates, Brennan Announces Honorary Delegation Co-Chairs more...
Aug 14, 2008 MCCAIN VS. IOWA: MCCAIN’S “SERIOUS” PLAN TO IMPROVE RURAL HEALTH CARE – PRO ATHLETES? Second Segment in www.mccainvsiowa.com Series more...
Aug 13, 2008 BOSWELL: MCCAIN, JUST LIKE BUSH, WANTS TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY 558,000 Iowans Depend on Social Security more...
Aug 7, 2008 LT. GOVERNOR PATTY JUDGE: MCCAIN'S ENERGY PLAN PUTS BIG OIL AHEAD OF IOWA FAMILIES Iowa Democrats Respond to Sen. McCain's Friday Visit more...
Aug 2, 2008 Pawlenty and Latham Support McCain’s Billion Dollar Tax Cut for Exxon Mobil? Iowans Have Five Questions for Prominent McCain Supporters more...
Aug 1, 2008 McCain's Trip Down the Low Road While Senator Obama was in Iowa this week talking about his plans to break our dependence on oil and provide relief to families struggling with record high gas prices, Senator McCain’s campaign was continuing to take the low road and launch false attacks. And you don’t just have to take our word... more...
Jul 28, 2008 Steve King, John McCain, and Amnesty Council Bluffs – Later today, Steve King will be hosting a regional office opening for John McCain’s presidential campaign in Council Bluffs. Brooke Borkenhagen, Press Secretary for the Iowa Democratic Party, released the following statement: “I find it curious that Steve King would hold an... more...
Jul 24, 2008 MCCAIN GOES NEGATIVE, IOWA REPUBLICANS BRING IN KARL ROVE EMBATTLED BUSH/MCCAIN ADVISER COMES TO IOWA FRIDAY FOR A CLOSED DOOR FUNDRAISER more...
Jul 18, 2008 MCCAIN, ETHANOL, AND THE FARM BILL Although Senator McCain was not in Iowa this week, he spent much of the past week talking about his opposition to issues important to Iowans. According to news reports, while campaigning across the country this week, McCain emphasized his opposition to the Farm Bill and ethanol subsidies, both... more...
Jul 2, 2008 Steve King Takes Credit For Blocking Health Care Coverage for 26,000 Kids in Iowa Steve King Takes Credit For Blocking Health Care Coverage for 26,000 Kids in Iowa Des Moines – In a damaging article that highlights his inability to deliver for the 5 th Congressional District, Steve King attempts to defend his dismal... more...
Jun 11, 2008 Iowa Democratic Party Postpones Hall of Fame Dinner Iowa Democratic Party Postpones Hall of Fame Dinner Party asks Iowans to assist neighbors and communities Des Moines –Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Scott Brennan announced today that the IDP Hall of Fame Dinner has been... more...
Jun 10, 2008 Iowa Republicans in Disarray, Already Auditioning for 2012 Caucus Iowa Republicans in Disarray, Already Auditioning for 2012 Caucus Des Moines – The Republican Party of Iowa shifts gears this weekend to the 2012 Iowa Caucus by welcoming Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich back to the state. ... more...
Jun 6, 2008 Senator Claire McCaskill to Headline Hall of Fame Dinner Senator Claire McCaskill to Headline Hall of Fame Dinner Iowa Democrats: United for a Stronger Iowa Des Moines – The Iowa Democratic Party announced today that Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill will be the... more...
May 19, 2008 LATHAM REMAINS SILENT ON IMMIGRATION RAID IN HIS DISTRICT IOWANS IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT DESERVE REAL LEADERSHIP more...
May 13, 2008 Reality Check: McCain's Big Ideas Des Moines – John McCain recently began airing a new television ad in Iowa in an attempt to distract from the fact that his health care plan does not focus on providing health care for the 47 million Americans without health insurance. His “Accountability” ad also... more...
May 1, 2008 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? Iowa Democratic Party Responds to Senator McCain’s Visit DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement in response to Senator John McCain’s first visit to Iowa since... more...
Feb 1, 2008 BOSWELL URGES USDA SECRETARY SCHAFER: INVESTIGATE WESTLAND MEAT COMPANY THOROUGHLY AND SWIFTLY Washington, DC—This week, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee, wrote to USDA Secretary Ed Schafer requesting a thorough examination of recent reports alleging inhumane handling of downed cattle at Westland Meat... more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN AIDE TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT WATERLOO CITY HALL Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Feb 1, 2008 HARKIN STATE DIRECTOR TO HOLD “LISTENING POST” AT OTTUMWA PUBLIC LIBRARY Senator Encourages Area Residents to Stop By, Share Concerns and Ask Questions more...
Jan 31, 2008 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CELEBRATES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AWARENESS DAY Calls on Iowans to support closing corporate tax loophole more...
Jan 31, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER MEETS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REGARDING ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROPOSALS ‘Productive’ meeting addressed the economic challenges facing state governments more...
Jan 31, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER LAYS OUT KEY GOALS FOR BOTTLE BILL LEGISLATION “Doing Nothing is No Longer an Option. After 30 Years it is Time to Modernize the Bottle Bill” more...
Jan 31, 2008 BOSWELL, AUTHOR OF THE JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT, REACTS TO THE ARMY’S STUDY ON THE HIGH RATE OF SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS WILL INTRODUCE THE ARMED FORCES SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT NEXT WEEK more...
Jan 30, 2008 Braley Introduces Bill to Help Tortured American Veterans Pursue Justice Legislation Aims to Correct Flawed Defense Authorization Bill more...
Jan 30, 2008 Harkin Applauds Dubuque for Bringing New Hormel Foods Facility and Jobs to the Area Washington, D.C. – As Hormel Foods announced this morning its plan to build a state-of-the-art food processing facility in Dubuque and add 180 new jobs to the area, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) made the following statement commending the City of Dubuque for furthering their economic development. more...
Jan 30, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK WORKS TO SAVE CRITICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DRUG PREVENTION FUNDS Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Immediately Restore Byrne-JAG Funding for FY 2008 more...
Jan 30, 2008 Statement by Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal on the latest election-year spending plan by Senate Republicans “The latest Republican spending proposal is a campaign gimmick. more...
Jan 29, 2008 THE RESULTS ARE IN: CULVER/JUDGE CHALLENGE IS CHANGING THE SHAPE OF STATE GOVERNMENT Record Lighten Up Iowa Participation Among State Employees more...
Jan 29, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER JOINS COLLEAGUES REQUESTING CONGRESS TO INCLUDE STATE COMPONENTS IN FISCAL STIMULUS National Governors Association Proposal Calls for $12 Billion for States more...
Jan 29, 2008 Hancock to Seek Re-Election to Iowa State Senate State Senator Tom Hancock of Epworth announced today that he is running for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2008. Hancock represents Senate District 16, which includes all of Jones County, most of Dubuque County, and the southern half of Delaware County, including the city of Manchester. more...
Jan 28, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER: MAKE FEDERAL REFUND CHECKS 100 PERCENT TAX-FREE Governor Culver Has Productive, Bipartisan Meeting on the Economy with Legislative Leadership more...
Jan 28, 2008 Harkin Congratulates New Agriculture Secretary; Looks to Him to Make Farm Bill A Reality Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Governor... more...
Jan 28, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES FIVE TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Start-up Loans to Help Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Women and Minorities in Clinton, Des Moines, Johnston, Lake Park and Urbandale to Open and Expand Small Businesses more...
Jan 28, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in response to President Bush’s final State of the Union address: more...
Jan 28, 2008 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S FINAL STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in response to President Bush’s final State of the Union address: more...
Jan 25, 2008 HARKIN WORKS TO PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS Last November, Harkin’s veteran suicide prevention law – named after Iowan Josh Omvig – became law more...
Jan 25, 2008 Floor Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) On the Economic Stimulus Package, Food Stamps and Nutrition Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, last night delivered a speech on the floor of the Senate on the economic stimulus package and nutrition needs that must be met. Below are excerpts of the delivered speech. more...
Jan 24, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER: LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE OUR KIDS HAVE THE HEALTH CARE THEY DESERVE New outreach effort to enroll more children in HAWK-I more...
Jan 24, 2008 HARKIN, BOND TO ADDRESS FUNDING SHORTFALL FOR DRUG TASK FORCES IN EMERGENCY FUNDING BILL Senators seek to support local law enforcement by restoring funding for critical program to $660 million more...
Jan 24, 2008 BOSWELL APPLAUDS GOVERNOR CULVER’S HAWK-I ENROLLMENT CAMPAIGN “I applaud Governor Culver for launching an aggressive outreach program to enroll eligible children into Iowa’s HAWK-I health insurance program. Particularly now, with the downturn in the economy, it’s very important that families eligible for HAWK-I, are aware of the program and know how to... more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Convenient Online Application Makes Applying Quicker and Easier more...
Jan 23, 2008 Braley Honors Maquoketa Residents and Firefighters who Battled Saturday’s fire Washington, DC – Today on the House floor Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) honored Maquoketa residents and firefighters for their efforts battling a severe fire that destroyed part of the city’s historic downtown on Saturday. more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES DIVERSITY COUNCIL Council was created by Executive Order #4 to maintain a diverse workforce in state government more...
Jan 23, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS JOHN BILSTEN TO POWER FUND BOARD (Des Moines) Today Governor Chet Culver appointed John Bilsten, 41, of Algona to the Iowa Power Fund board. Bilsten is the general manager of Algona Municipal Utilities. He replaces Glenn Cannon, who stepped down from the board on December 31, 2007. Cannon retired in late December and his... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $38,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO WALNUT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Walnut Fire & Rescue received a total of $38,950 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $475,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO CRESTON WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Creston Fire Department received a total of $475,950 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $33,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO MELCHER-DALLAS WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Melcher, Dallas Fire Department received a total of $33,487 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.... more...
Jan 23, 2008 HARKIN: MORE THAN $154,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO PETERSON WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Peterson Fire Department received a total of $154,613 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jan 23, 2008 CONGRESSMAN BOSWELL VOTES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE, ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT’S VETO In A Slowing Economy, Children’s Health Coverage Is More Critical Than Ever more...
Jan 22, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES 60 NEW INTERNSHIP AWARDS TO LINK IOWA STUDENTS TO THE WORKFORCE State Support Aims to Provide Career Pathways for Small-to-Medium Sized Iowa Firms and Create "Brain Gain" in Iowa more...
Jan 18, 2008 Harkin Statement on White House Stimulus Announcement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s announcement of his economic stimulus package. more...
Jan 18, 2008 Braley Salutes Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Day is Monday, January 21st more...
Jan 18, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER PROUD OF INCREASING FUNDS FOR IOWA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES Appropriations up more than 11 percent since FY 2007 more...
Jan 17, 2008 BOSWELL URGES COMMITTEE TO MOVE ON VETERANS SUICIDE STUDY BILL Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell urged the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health to move quickly on H.R. 4202, the Veterans Suicide Study Act, legislation Boswell introduced in November. H.R. 4202 would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the... more...
Jan 17, 2008 Joint Statement by Senate President Jack Kibbie and Majority Leader Mike Gronstal During the time that Republicans were in charge of the Legislature, state support for community colleges dramatically declined. In fact, tuition at Iowa’s community colleges rose so much that Iowa community college students were hit with the highest tuition rates in the nation. more...
Jan 17, 2008 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW GRANTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE TOURISM MARKETING Thirteen Awards Aim to Showcase Iowa's Amenities, Attractions, Beauty and Hospitality to Travelers more...
Jan 16, 2008 HARKIN: IOWANS SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COUPONS FOR TV CONVERTER BOXES IOWANS WITHOUT CABLE TELEVISION WILL NEED CONVERTER BOXES BY FEBRUARY 2009 more...
Jan 16, 2008 Braley and Latham Join to Introduce Resolution Recognizing Iowa State University’s 150th Birthday Washington, DC – Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) and Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa) joined together to lead a Congressional resolution honoring Iowa State University on the occasion of its sesquicentennial. more...
Jan 15, 2008 REP. LOEBSACK OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR 2008 AS CONGRESS RECONVENES Washington, DC – Today, as the United State House of Representatives convened to begin the second session of the 110th Congress, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) laid out his legislative priorities for 2008. more...
Jan 10, 2008 What A Night for Iowa Democrats Results Show Good Things to Come in 2008 more...
Jan 2, 2008 Find Your Caucus Location! Find your caucus location by clicking on the link to the below or visiting www.iowafirstcaucusorg! more
Jan 2, 2008 Follow the Results of the Iowa Caucuses! Follow the Iowa caucus results live by clicking on the link below or visit www.iowacaucusresults.com! more
Dec 31, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Releases Caucus Details and Public Website Des Moines - Today the Iowa Democratic Party released details for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, and information for the public on how they can access Democratic results on caucus night. more...
Dec 19, 2007 Huckabee Misleads About Commutation Record Former Governor Commuted Sentences of 12 Murderers more...
Dec 19, 2007 Thompson Compares Debate to Negotiating with Foreign Countries Once Again, We Have to Ask: Really? more...
Dec 19, 2007 GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR SENDS LETTERS TO CAMPAIGN WORKERS: CONSIDER IOWA! GOVERNOR & LT. GOVERNOR: “We hope you will consider joining those you have met over the last year and become an Iowan yourself” more...
Dec 18, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE, ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER URGE ICE STORM VICTIMS TO BE WARY OF CONTRACTOR PROMISES DES MOINES – Today, Lt. Governor Patty Judge and Attorney General Tom Miller urged Iowans who have been affected by last week’s ice storms to use caution when selecting a contractor to help repair damages. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) has received reports... more...
Dec 17, 2007 CULVER, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFER ASSISTANCE TO IOWANS AFFECTED BY MORTGAGE CRISIS Also take steps to help those affected by ice storms more...
Dec 14, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE NORMAN ROGGOW more...
Dec 12, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Clarifies College Student Participation in the Democratic Caucuses Des Moines – In response to numerous inquiries from both the media and the public, the Iowa Democratic Party issued a statement from Chairman Scott Brennan clarifying the eligibility of college students to attend their caucus and declare their presidential preference: more...
Dec 11, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER INVITES AMERICANS TO "RETHINK IOWA" The "Life Changing," "Renewable Energy Capital of the Nation" is First-in-the-Nation in More Than Just the Caucuses more...
Dec 10, 2007 Huckabee Refuses to Recant Desire to Quarantine AIDS Patients Des Moines – This weekend, Mike Huckabee refused to repudiate his statements from 1992 that AIDS patients should be isolated from the general public. Huckabee claimed that scientists did not yet know how the virus was transmitted, but this is simply untrue. more...
Dec 7, 2007 Fool Me Once, Shame On You; Fool Me Twice… Romney Finally Fires Lawn Company that Employed Undocumented Workers more...
Dec 7, 2007 Fool Me Once, Shame On You; Fool Me Twice… Romney Finally Fires Lawn Company that Employed Undocumented Workers more...
Dec 7, 2007 Thompson Out of Touch With Iowa Priorities Reluctant Candidate Stops in Iowa Today more...
Dec 6, 2007 Statement from Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge on Omaha, Nebraska mall shooting: “We are deeply saddened to learn that nine people were killed today at an Omaha Von Maur store. The victims' families and those who were injured are in our prayers. We extend a hand of sympathy and compassion during this difficult time. As the holiday season approaches, we must be mindful of... more...
Dec 5, 2007 CULVER CALLS ON CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH OF WIND ENERGY Production Tax Credit Will Ensure Industry’s Success more...
Nov 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO ATTEND UI CONFERENCE ON RACIAL DISPARITIES (Des Moines)- Governor Chet Culver has announced he will attend the sixth annual conference organized by the University of Iowa School of Social Work's Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Resource Center, which is part of the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice. The... more...
Nov 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ENCOURAGES IOWANS TO NOMINATE CITIZENS FOR “ABOVE AND BEYOND” AWARD CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY HONORS THOSE WHO PUT SERVICE BEFORE SELF more...
Nov 28, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON GROUNDBREAKING OF E85 INC. ETHANOL PLANT IN MILLS COUNTY Harkin currently moving farm bill that will help bolster Iowa’s renewable fuels industry more...
Nov 27, 2007 New Mitt vs. Old Mitt Immigration Ad Ignores Record more...
Nov 27, 2007 Fred Thompson Rewrites History Forgets Iowa Isn’t a Movie Set more...
Nov 26, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER, TPI COMPOSITES ANNOUNCE NEW WIND TURBINE PRODUCTION FACILITY TPI’S NEW FACILITY WILL BRING 500 NEW JOBS TO NEWTON, HELP GE MEET GROWING DEMAND FOR WIND TURBINES more...
Nov 20, 2007 You're Invited to the First Annual Culver-Judge Holiday Party! On Friday, November 30th, Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge will be hosting the First Annual Culver-Judge Holiday Party at the Historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines! The event begins at 7:30 PM and will feature food and live music from The Faculty Lounge! more...
Nov 20, 2007 HARKIN: THANKSGIVING WEEK A TIME TO FOCUS ON FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME IOWA FAMILIES IN NEW FARM BILL Critical Increases in Nutrition Assistance Languish in Senate as Iowa Food Insecurity Rate More Than 11 Percent more...
Nov 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL GRANT TO CONNECT ALL IOWA HOSPITALS Broadband Infrastructure Grant from FCC Designed to Enhance Rural Healthcare more...
Nov 20, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON STEM CELL SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGH Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement in reference to scientists who have turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells without using embryos. The findings are published online today in Science, in a paper written by Dr. James Thomson and his... more...
Nov 20, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR SGT. ADRIAN HIKE more...
Nov 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CONGRATULATES RECIPIENTS OF THE ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Governor Calls on Legislature to Increase Funding for the Scholarship more...
Nov 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES TEN REGIONAL MARKETING AWARDS TO RECRUIT BUSINESSES AND ATTRACT SKILLED WORKERS Funds Bring Communities Together to Address 'Jobs Surplus' and Economic Development more...
Nov 19, 2007 HARKIN: THANKSGIVING WEEK A TIME TO FOCUS ON FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME AMERICAN FAMILIES IN NEW FARM BILL Critical Increases in Nutrition Assistance Languish in Senate as President Visits Food Bank more...
Nov 16, 2007 BOSWELL: COUNTRY NEEDS TO KNOW THE FACTS ON VETERANS’ SUICIDE RATE Introduces a Bill Directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to Conduct a Study on the Rate of Suicide Among Our Nation’s Veterans more...
Nov 16, 2007 Harkin: Farm Bill Vote Attempt to Derail Bill Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after a cloture vote on the farm bill failed today in the Senate. The motion would have allowed the bill to proceed in the Senate after... more...
Nov 16, 2007 GOVERNOR PARDONS POULTRY Governor to Host Annual Turkey Pardon more...
Nov 15, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER JOINS MIDWESTERN LEADERS TO SIGN GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION ACCORD Will Also Establish Regional Goals and Initiatives to Achieve Energy Security and Promote Renewable Energy more...
Nov 14, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES THREE VISION IOWA AWARDS FOR CLARION, STORY CITY AND WELLMAN (Des Moines) The Vision Iowa Board approved $1,095,780 in grants for a library expansion in Clarion, a new museum building in Story City and an activity center in Wellman at today’s meeting in Johnston. more...
Nov 14, 2007 HARKIN ENCOURAGES IOWA STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SPRING INTERNSHIPS IN STATE AND WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa college students can still apply for spring internships in his Washington, D.C. and Iowa offices. The deadline for spring internship applications is December 5, 2007. more...
Nov 14, 2007 HARKIN WORKS TO BOOST HEAD START SERVICES FOR IOWA KIDS Fights to improve access for low-income children to Head Start and classroom quality as well as combat childhood obesity more...
Nov 14, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY BRING OUR TROOPS HOME Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement on his support of the Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, H.R. 4156. more...
Nov 14, 2007 Harkin: Job Training Assistance Extended to More Workers Affected by Maytag Closure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that workers from First Choice Distribution, who provided engineering support services on site at Newton’s Maytag plant, will be eligible for job training assistance through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act. First Choice Distribution... more...
Nov 14, 2007 Fred Thompson’s New Ad Ignores Immigration Record As Senator, Thompson Voted Against Enforcement Measures more...
Nov 14, 2007 Loyalty Trumps Competence in a Giuliani Administration Des Moines – Rudolph Giuliani’s presidential campaign is built around the “leadership” he showed during his tenure as Mayor of New York, but events over the past week draw his central argument for the presidency into question. The indictment of Giuliani’s personal friend and former NYC Police... more...
Nov 5, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) USDA Statement on Senate Farm Bill more...
Nov 2, 2007 Harkin: Bush’s Veto of Funding for Flood Control and Waterways Projects Leaves Iowans Adrift Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today made the following statement about President Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Last month, Congress sent President Bush WRDA, which provided the Army Corps of Engineers with $23.2 billion to improve transportation on the... more...
Nov 2, 2007 Braley Responds to President’s Veto of Water Resources Bill WRDA Would Authorize $3.7 Billion for Mississippi River more...
Nov 2, 2007 Those Who Know Him Best Say: Romney Raised Taxes As Governor Massachusetts Business Leaders Saw Taxes Increase by $300 Million more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN, ENGEL RESPOND TO REPORT ON COCOA INDUSTRY’S WORK TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOR Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) today made the following statements in response to the findings of their congressionally mandated report on the cocoa industry’s progress in eradicating child labor. more...
Oct 31, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR SGT. JOSEPH MILLEDGE more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN PRESSES GAP CEO TO LEAD INDUSTRY-WIDE EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CHILD LABOR Harkin successfully pushed Bangladesh and Nike Corporation to eradicate abuses more...
Oct 31, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER STATEMENT ON REGENTS VOTING TO ARM CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS DES MOINES – Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on the vote by the Iowa Board of Regents to allow campus public safety officers to carry firearms: more...
Oct 31, 2007 1-133rd GI Benefits Investigation: Braley Formally Requests Documents from Defense Department Investigation a Bipartisan Effort as Oversight Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Probe Army Error more...
Oct 31, 2007 JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER AND MARVIN POMERANTZ ON EDUCATION DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver and Marvin Pomerantz recently had a productive meeting on the future of education in Iowa. Below is a joint statement from Governor Culver and Mr. Pomerantz: more...
Oct 31, 2007 HARKIN: MORE THAN $33,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO STUART WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Stuart Fire Department received $33,685 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior member... more...
Oct 30, 2007 Senate Farm Bill Expands Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Elementary Students Up to 4.5 Million Elementary students will now have access, Up from 175,000 enrolled in 06-07 School Year more...
Oct 30, 2007 Beall honored for enhancing cultural understanding Named “Asian Ambassador” by Iowa Asian Alliance more...
Oct 30, 2007 In Case You Forgot… Giuliani’s Newest Advisor Believed Davenport Didn’t Deserve Federal Aid more...
Oct 29, 2007 Senate Farm Bill Expands Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Iowa Students 65,000 Iowa school children will now have access, Up from 12,000 currently enrolled more...
Oct 28, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces New Caucus Date of January 3, 2008 Des Moines – After consultation with Chairman Dean of the Democratic National Committee, state Democratic party chairs, Governor Chet Culver and Senator Tom Harkin, the Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee tonight approved an amendment to the Iowa Delegate selection plan allowing the... more...
Oct 26, 2007 Romney Here Today, Gone Yesterday Mitt Hits Iowa One Day After Ducking Seniors more...
Oct 26, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ENHANCE DIVERSITY IN STATE HIRING AND PROMOTION (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver issued Executive Order #4 to achieve and maintain a diverse workforce in state government. more...
Oct 26, 2007 Romney Continues to Mislead Iowans on Illegal Immigration Record As Governor, Did Nothing About “Sanctuary” Cities and Supported Path to Citizenship more...
Oct 25, 2007 McCain Continues to Follow Disastrous Bush Policies Supports Failed Scheme to Privatize Social Security more...
Oct 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER DISCUSSES ADOPTING CORE CURRICULUM STATEWIDE BY 2010 Core Curriculum for High School to Include 21st Century Skills more...
Oct 24, 2007 Braley Launches Congressional Investigation into Denial of Benefits to Iowa National Guard Troops Braley, Oversight Committee to Probe Army Error Leading to Denial of Benefits for Thousands of Iowa Soldiers more...
Oct 24, 2007 Despite His Supposed Foreign Policy Expertise, McCain Promises Continuation of Failed Iraq Policy Des Moines – Senator John McCain has made his foreign policy experience a centerpiece of his campaign, but for all his supposed expertise, he offers nothing more than an extension of President Bush’s failures in Iraq. McCain has rivaled Dick Cheney for optimistic predictions on the future of the... more...
Oct 24, 2007 Giuliani: Bad News for Seniors Is That Why He Is Skipping the AARP Forum? more...
Oct 23, 2007 Braley’s New Era Renewable Energy Proposal Included in Senate Farm Bill New Era Provision Would Boost Renewable Energy Workforce Training Courses at Community Colleges more...
Oct 23, 2007 House Passes Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, H.R. 327, as amended by the Senate, by a vote of 417 to 0. H.R. 327 was introduced by Congressman Leonard Boswell. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs... more...
Oct 23, 2007 Braley Salutes House Passage of Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement after the House passed the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act (HR 327) today. Braley was an original co-sponsor of the bill, which Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) introduced earlier this year. more...
Oct 23, 2007 Romney Embraced Bush Social Security Plan Is This Why He Skipped the AARP Forum? more...
Oct 23, 2007 HARKIN: FINAL PASSAGE OF JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT A VICTORY FOR VETERANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement on the House of Representative’s unanimous passage of the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act. Harkin originally introduced this bill in the Senate to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to... more...
Oct 23, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $300,000 COMING TO COUNCIL BLUFFS TO RENOVATE BUILDINGS DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Council Bluffs has received $297,000 to restore buildings downtown. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic Development Initiative. Harkin secured these funds in the... more...
Oct 22, 2007 Summary of Romney’s Record for Republicans Western Iowa Should Know the Whole Truth About Mitt’s Past more...
Oct 22, 2007 Rep. Steve King Steps Over Line Tries to Defend Leaving Iowa Kids Without Health Care Coverage more...
Oct 22, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces Presidential Candidates to Speak at Jefferson Jackson Dinner House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Serve as Master of Ceremonies more...
Oct 22, 2007 Fred Thompson Plans to Cut Social Security Benefits Des Moines – Recently, Fred Thompson announced his plan for the future of Social Security and Iowans will not be happy with its results. Thompson’s plan would cut benefits by 24% if implemented next year and will grow to 40% by 2050. more...
Oct 19, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Leading Bipartisan Delegation To Iraq Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack is currently leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Iraq. During his second visit to Iraq, Congressman Loebsack will be meeting with American military leaders and Iraqi government officials, but most importantly he will have the opportunity to... more...
Oct 18, 2007 GAO: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Beginning Farmer Programs Washington, D.C. – A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study released today showed that USDA cannot demonstrate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives designed to help beginning farmers through farm loan and conservation assistance even though the programs have grown in recent years.... more...
Oct 18, 2007 Statement of Congressman Leonard Boswell on House Vote to Override President’s Veto of SCHIP “It’s a sad day for America when blind allegiance to an out-of-touch Administration takes precedent over the well being of our nation’s children. Again, I am disappointed that the President would choose to “leave children behind” when it comes to health care.” more...
Oct 18, 2007 Congressman Loebsack: This Is Not The End, We Will Not Fail Iowa’s Children Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on the unsuccessful veto override of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. more...
Oct 18, 2007 Braley Statement on SCHIP Veto Override Vote Republicans Block Health Insurance for 26,000 More Iowa Kids more...
Oct 18, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON FAILURE OF U.S. HOUSE TO OVERRIDE BUSH VETO OF FUNDING FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), released the following statement today following a failed veto override in the United States House of Representatives for a bill President Bush vetoed that would have funded healthcare for children: more...
Oct 18, 2007 SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVES HARKIN MEASURE TO CURB STAPH INFECTION OUTBREAK Nation seeing onslaught of Staph superbugs in recent weeks more...
Oct 18, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER aNNOUNCES ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY FOSTER CARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 80 Foster Care Youth to Receive Scholarships more...
Oct 18, 2007 NATIONAL GUARD & RESERVE JOB SECURITY INITIATIVE OUTLINED FOR 2008 SESSION Des Moines, Iowa - A Captain in the US Army Reserve joined State Representative McKinley Bailey, D-Webster City, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy at the Statehouse today to announce a new job security initiative for national guard and reserve members called to active duty. more...
Oct 17, 2007 Statement from Iowa Democratic Party Regarding Republican State Central Committee Announcement Des Moines – The following is a statement by the Iowa Democratic Party in response to the announcement by the Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee: more...
Oct 17, 2007 Statement from Iowa Democratic Party Regarding South Carolina Announcement of Primary Date Change Des Moines – The following is a statement by the Iowa Democratic Party regarding the South Carolina Democratic Party announcement of a primary date change: more...
Oct 17, 2007 HARKIN COMBATS CHILDHOOD OBESITY WITH BILL TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS Obesity rates have doubled in kids 2-5 years and 12-19 years; rates have tripled in kids 6-11 years more...
Oct 17, 2007 HARKIN LEADS DOMESTIC PRIORITIES FUNDING BILL TO SENATE FLOOR Legislation Supports Head Start and Pell Grants, Cancer Research and Hospitals, LIHEAP and Job Training Programs more...
Oct 17, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER PROCLAIMS OCTOBER 17, 2007 “SHAWN JOHNSON DAY” IN IOWA Governor: “Shawn Johnson is an amazing young woman” more...
Oct 15, 2007 Braley: Drug Companies Are Driving Costs of Medicare Drug Benefit Up and Savings Down Braley-Requested Oversight Committee Report Shows Medicare Part D is Benefiting Drug Companies More than Seniors more...
Oct 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION IN COMMUNITY FACILITY LOANS FOR KORNERSTONE KIDS CHILD CARE & KRYSILIS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded over $2 million in rural development funding to two Iowa businesses: Kornerstone Kids Child Care,... more...
Oct 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC IMPACT GRANTS FOR CLARE FIRE & RESCUE, RUTHVEN FIRE AGENCY AND THE CITY OF MOORHEAD WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded almost $80,000 in rural development funding for Clare Fire & Rescue, Ruthven Fire Agency and the City... more...
Oct 15, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER DECLARES MONTGOMERY COUNTY A DISASTER AREA (Des Moines) Governor Chet Culver today declared Montgomery County a disaster area following heavy rains over the weekend, which have pushed rivers and streams over their banks. more...
Oct 12, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER PRAISES WATERLOO PROGRAM FOR RECEIVING NATIONAL JUSTICE AWARD Dual Diagnosis Offender program named “Outstanding Criminal Justice Program” more...
Oct 12, 2007 IOWA RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT FOR FAMILY DRUG COURTS (Des Moines) A new federal grant will help fund three new family drug courts and expand two existing family drug courts in Iowa. Family drug courts emphasize treatment for drug addicted parents so they have a better chance of keeping their families together. Administration for Children, Youth and... more...
Oct 12, 2007 Romney Follows Giuliani’s Path Tries to Substitute TV Ads for Iowa Campaign Stops Des Moines – Mitt Romney’s campaign appears to be taking cues from Rudy Giuliani as the former Governor starts airing another television ad in Iowa today, yet fails to actually appear in the state. In the past two months, Romney has spent only two days in Iowa and instead appears to prefer... more...
Oct 12, 2007 McCain’s Straight Talk Express Driving a Crooked Path Misleads Iowans About Lobbyist Connections more...
Oct 12, 2007 ‘FINAL SEASON’ THROWS A PERFECT GAME Governor Urges Iowans to See New Iowa Movie more...
Oct 12, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR INNOVATIVE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM TARGETING AT-RISK YOUTH IN SIOUX CITY Participants receive education, job training while constructing homes for low-income families more...
Oct 11, 2007 Brownback, Out of the Medals and Fighting for Fourth Des Moines – Senator Sam Brownback brought his flagging presidential campaign back to Iowa today, for his first visit since he took in the Iowa-Iowa State game on September 15. This was one day after he publicly stated that he must finish fourth in the Iowa caucuses to continue his campaign for... more...
Oct 11, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW VISION IOWA GRANTS DES MOINES – The Vision Iowa Board approved $1,020,000 in grants to projects located in Stuart and Iowa Falls at yesterday’s meeting in Johnston. more...
Oct 11, 2007 McCain Health Care Policy Recalls Failed Bush Proposal Does Nothing to Reduce Number of Uninsured Americans more...
Oct 11, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $660,000 TO IMPLEMENT HIGH SPEED HOSPITAL FILING SYSTEM IN CERRO GORDO AND MITCHELL COUNTIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s rural hospitals, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Mitchell County Regional Health Center received $527,200 in grants and $131,800 in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Distance... more...
Oct 11, 2007 GOVERNOR URGES EDUCATION BENEFITS TO BE GIVEN TO IOWA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS Governor Sends Letter Expressing “Extreme Disappointment” in Denial of Benefits for 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Guard Soldiers more...
Oct 11, 2007 PROCLAMATION ISSUED FOR DELAWARE COUNTY FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, RESIDENT ASSISTANCE IOWA DENIED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AFTER AUGUST FLOODS more...
Oct 10, 2007 GOVERNOR: “ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL” Governor Announces Targeted Small Business Program Recipients more...
Oct 10, 2007 Medical Organizations Endorse Braley Bill to Double Doctor Scholarship Program HR 2915 Renews and Expands National Health Service Corps more...
Oct 10, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER, MAYOR GUDGEL AND HENDRICKS INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE 350 NEW WIND ENERGY JOBS IN KEOKUK New Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Company will Produce Wind Turbine Towers more...
Oct 10, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $100,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO RAYMOND WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Raymond Fire Department received $99,256 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior... more...
Oct 10, 2007 McCain to Hold Grinnell Healthcare Roundtable Likely to Avoid Record on Social Security and Medicare more...
Oct 10, 2007 Giuliani Continues to Substitute Radio Ads for Iowa Face Time Des Moines – Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani unveiled another new radio ad in Iowa today. But it has become increasingly apparent to Iowa caucus goers that the former Mayor believes hearing him on the radio is more than enough to earn their support on caucus night. more...
Oct 8, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO EMBARK ON “BRINGING NEW JOBS TO IOWA DAY” Governor “Thrilled” to Announce Plans for Hundreds of Exciting, New Wind-Energy Jobs in Keokuk more...
Oct 5, 2007 GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY TO ATTEND “FINAL SEASON” PREMIERE IN CEDAR RAPIDS Governor Pushes for “More Movies Filmed in Our State” more...
Oct 5, 2007 After Looking at His Campaign, It’s Clear: Iowa Can’t Afford a Mitt Romney Presidency Des Moines – Mitt Romney travels the campaign trail preaching about fiscal responsibility and cutting costs but, unfortunately, he doesn’t practice what he preaches. Romney has raised a total of $44.6 million from public sources but has managed to spend $53 million on his candidacy thanks to his... more...
Oct 4, 2007 Braley Leads Iowa-New Hampshire Delegation Letter Urging House Leadership to Preserve First-in-the-Nation Status Braley: Leave Presidential Election Decisions to the States more...
Oct 4, 2007 Harkin Announces More Than $737,000 in Housing Assistance for Ames and West Des Moines WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that $737,577 has been awarded to Ames and West Des Moines under the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. more...
Oct 4, 2007 Boswell Urges USDA to Implement the National Veterinary Medical Service Act Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry expressed his concerns to Acting Secretary Chuck Connor on USDA’s delay in implementing the National Veterinary Medical Service Act, which was signed into law on December... more...
Oct 4, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK INTRODUCES TWO NEW EDUCATION BILLS Both Bills Aim To Better Prepare Our Nation’s Students For The Future more...
Oct 4, 2007 Harkin Announces More Than $292,000 to Help Iowa Families Obtain Affordable Housing Funds Coming to Organizations in Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo to Provide Sound Housing Advice more...
Oct 3, 2007 Braley Blasts President’s Veto of Children’s Health Insurance Program President Vetoes Program that Would Extend Health Insurance to 26,000 More Iowa Kids more...
Oct 3, 2007 Statement of Congressman Boswell on Bush’s Veto of Children’s Health Bill “I’m extremely disappointed that the President did not exercise the right to change his mind, but instead, turned his back on millions of uninsured children in this country. The American people strongly support the SCHIP legislation—both Republicans and Democrats-- and it’s a shame that this... more...
Oct 3, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK: BUSH IS JEOPARDIZING THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF OUR IOWA’S CHILDREN FOR POLITICAL GAIN Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement vowing to carry on the fight for the health, wellbeing and future of Iowa’s children despite President Bush’s decision to veto the State Children’s Health Insurance Act of 2007 (SCHIP). more...
Oct 3, 2007 HARKIN APPALLED THAT BUSH KILLS BILL THAT WOULD PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO NEEDY CHILDREN Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s veto of the Children’s Health Care Program (CHIP) which provides basic health insurance to more than six million children whose parents cannot afford private insurance. Iowa’s... more...
Oct 3, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER “DISAPPOINTED” ABOUT PRESIDENT’S VETO OF SCHIP BILL DES MOINES — Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on President Bush’s veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): more...
Oct 3, 2007 Braley Introduces Bill to Permanently Extend Tax Credit for Active Duty Troops Bill Would Help Troops Maximize Tax Credit more...
Oct 3, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO Enhance the Effectiveness and Independence of Inspectors General Washington, DC – Today Congressman Dave Loebsack voted in support of H.R. 928, Improving Government Accountability Act. This bipartisan backed bill contains a number of provisions to improve the effectiveness and independence of Inspectors General. It also contains provisions to enhance the... more...
Oct 2, 2007 SENATE PASSES HARKIN PROVISION INCREASING SERVICES FOR GUARD AND RESERVE FAMILIES Harkin’s legislation based on requests from families of Iowa National Guard’s 133rd Infantry more...
Oct 2, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $224,000 FOR HOSPITALS IN NORTHERN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Mercy Health Services received a total of $224,124 to implement three major teleradiology services at five regional hospitals in Northern Iowa. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)... more...
Oct 2, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $49,000 TO HELP VILLISCA PURCHASE FIRE TRUCK WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the City of Villisca received $49,000 to purchase a tanker fire truck for the city’s volunteer fire department. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Impact Initiative Grant... more...
Oct 1, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $650,000 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WATERLOO WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his continuing support for investments in job creation and local infrastructure, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Waterloo would receive $688,176 for projects led by the Community Economic Development Program. more...
Oct 1, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO CO-HOST VENTURE CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 10th Unique Event Provides Tools for New Entrepreneurs and Honors Iowa Professionals more...
Oct 1, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $8,000 GRANT FOR FARMERS MARKET IN OAKLAND WASHINGTON, D.C. —Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development in Oakland received $8,128 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Farmers Market Promotion Program. Harkin successfully included the Farmers Market... more...
Sep 29, 2007 Fred Thompson to Speak Before Iowa Christian Alliance Hopefully They Won’t Take a Close Look at His Record more...
Sep 28, 2007 AFTER MONTHS OF OBSTRUCTIONISM, HARKIN PUSHES THROUGH VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION BILL NAMED AFTER IOWA IRAQ VETERAN – JOSHUA OMVIG WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last night, after a long fight, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) ushered the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act of 2007 unanimously through the Senate. For the past two months a Republican Senator placed a “hold” on the non-controversial, heavily bipartisan bill,... more...
Sep 28, 2007 Harkin: CONGRESS IS LISTENING TO WORKING FAMILIES, WHY won’t THE PRESIDENT? Presidential veto threatens future of the HAWK-I program more...
Sep 28, 2007 Congressman Leonard Boswell’s Statement on the Senate Passage of H.R. 327, the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act “I appreciate all the hard work by Senators Harkin and Grassley on the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act, which passed in the Senate last night. Because the bill is slightly modified, I will be diligently working with my colleagues in the House to get this bill back on the House... more...
Sep 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER URGES SECRETARY LEAVITT TO ENCOURAGE PRESIDENT TO SIGN SCHIP BILL Governor: “This is not political. This is the solution.” more...
Sep 28, 2007 HARKIN: IOWA AREAS TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $180,000 TO ASSIST LOW INCOME FAMILIES REPAIR THEIR HOMES Allamakee, Audubon, Bremer, Carroll, Chickasaw, Clarke, Clayton, Crawford, Decatur, Fayette, Greene, Guthrie, Howard, Lucas, Monroe, Sac, Wayne and Winneshiek counties to reap benefits more...
Sep 27, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES 2008 IOWA TEACHER OF THE YEAR Norwalk high school teacher receives state’s top teaching honor more...
Sep 27, 2007 Braley Applauds Signing of College Cost Reduction Act into Law Law Represents Largest Increase in College Aid Since WWII, Immediately Benefits 80,000 Iowa Students more...
Sep 27, 2007 Loebsack Makes Good On Promise To Make College More Affordable For All Iowans Today, President Bush Signed The College Cost Reduction And Access Act Into Law more...
Sep 27, 2007 HARKIN: IOWA STUDENTS & FAMILIES TO REAP BENEFITS OF MORE STUDENT AID, LOWER STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES STARTING OCTOBER 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that starting October 1, students and families will receive federal assistance in affording college under Congress’ new law the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. The bill invests more than $20 billion in student aid increases and... more...
Sep 27, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $175,000 COMING TO WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO DEVELOP WORKPLACE SAFETY PROGRAM FOR IOWA ETHANOL, BIODIESEL PLANTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – A longtime advocate of improving workplace safety, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Western Iowa Tech Community College received $174,983 to develop a process safety management (PSM) course for rural ethanol and biorefinery plants. These funds were made available... more...
Sep 26, 2007 Braley Votes to Give 26,000 More Iowa Kids Healthcare Coverage Bill Would Expand HAWK-I Program that Currently Covers 37,000 Iowa Children more...
Sep 26, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TODAY URGES CONGRESS, PRESIDENT BUSH TO REAUTHORIZE SCHIP Governor Commends Four Members of Iowa House Delegation for Supporting Bipartisan Compromise more...
Sep 26, 2007 LOEBSACK AND CONGRESS ACT RESPONSIBLY TO ENSURE FUNDING FOR START OF FY 2008 Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Loebsack voted in support of H.J. Res. 52, the Continuing Resolution for FY 2008. The legislation will fund the federal government through November 16 at the FY 2007 levels for all Departments and agencies. more...
Sep 26, 2007 Braley’s Committee Hears Iowans’ Testimony, Examines Ways to Increase Renewable Energy Investment Increased Incentives Will Allow Industry to Provide Affordable Power to More Americans more...
Sep 26, 2007 UPON HARKIN’S URGING, ADMINISTRATION APPROVES NEARLY $2 MILLION IN LIHEAP FUNDS FOR IOWA Home heating oil prices expected to spike by 28% this year more...
Sep 26, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces Date of Jefferson Jackson Dinner DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party today announced the date for the 2007 Jefferson Jackson Dinner. The Jefferson Jackson Dinner will be held on November 10th, 2007 at 7pm. more...
Sep 26, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $500,000 FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the University of Iowa received $506,501 for medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds health and education initiatives. more...
Sep 26, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION TO HELP OSKALOOSA CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Oskaloosa received $1 million replace vacant commercial space on Main Street with affordable housing units. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Harkin is a senior member of... more...
Sep 26, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $693,000 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DES MOINES Funds will benefit Riverpoint West Housing Development, Technology Business Park more...
Sep 25, 2007 Harkin, Senate Take on Bush Veto Threat by Overwhelmingly Passing Water Resources Development Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) last night joined a bipartisan majority of Senators in passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007. The legislation would provide much-needed funding and authority to the Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to Upper Mississippi... more...
Sep 25, 2007 Boswell’s Statement on the State Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (SCHIP) SCHIP to Be Voted On Later Today more...
Sep 25, 2007 Statement of Congressman Loebsack on the Bipartisan Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 Washington, DC – Today Congressman Dave Loebsack delivered the following speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives on the bipartisan Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, H.R. 976. more...
Sep 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1.9 MILLION LOAN GUARANTEE FOR SOUTHERN IOWA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative, which serves Appanoose, Davis, Van Buren and Wapello counties, has received $1.93 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate... more...
Sep 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $611,000 FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the University of Iowa received more than $611,491 for medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds health and education initiatives. more...
Sep 25, 2007 HARKIN: MORE THAN $158,000 COMING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA’S DEPARTMENT OF ASIAN AND SLAVIC LANGUAGES Funds to be used to develop a mutual exchange program for advanced language students and teachers between the University of Iowa,, the University of Northern Iowa, and the Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics more...
Sep 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER COMMENDS U.S. HOUSE FOR PASSING SCHIP REAUTHORIZATION Governor Urges President to Reconsider Veto Threat more...
Sep 25, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO PROTECT IOWA’S HAWK-I PROGRAM AND THE CHILDREN CURRENTLY ENROLLED Washington, DC – Today Congressman Loebsack voted in support of final passage of H.R. 976, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for five years and preserves the coverage for... more...
Sep 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS NEW INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS BOARD MEMBERS (Des Moines)- Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed nine of 15 members of the Statewide Interoperable Communications Board. The newly commissioned board, created by House File 353, will: more...
Sep 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING TO ENCOURAGE JOB CREATION, INNOVATION AND WORKFORCE TRAINING $3.5 Million in Three New State Funds will Grow Iowa’s Targeted Industries and Prepare the State’s Next-Generation Workforce more...
Sep 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CALLS ON IOWA DELEGATION TO SUPPORT BIPARTISAN SCHIP COMPROMISE Governor Sends Letter to Congressional Delegation Urging Support Reauthorization Before September 30th more...
Sep 21, 2007 SENATE SENDING PRESIDENT FDA BILL THAT INCLUDES HARKIN MEASURE REQUIRING MORE DISCLOSURE IN DRUG ADVERTISING MEASURE WILL HELP TO REDUCE OVERALL COSTS OF HEALTHCARE more...
Sep 20, 2007 National Farmer’s Union Presents Golden Triangle Award to Boswell Washington, DC – In appreciation of his efforts on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National Farmers Union (NFU) presented Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, with the Golden Triangle Award at... more...
Sep 20, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) Resignation of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns more...
Sep 20, 2007 Braley Introduces Plain Language Act to Cut Bureaucratic Confusion Bill Would Require Government to Write Tax Forms, Other Documents in Easy-to-Understand, Simple Language more...
Sep 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION FOR MASON CITY AIRPORT Funds will be used to rehabilitate taxiway more...
Sep 20, 2007 REPRESENTATIVE WISE URGES IOWA UTILITY BOARD TO MOVE QUICKLY FOR CABLE TV COMPETITION Des Moines- The inability of Mediacom and the Big Ten Network to reach an agreement to provide University of Iowa programming in Mediacom’s basic cable package is a prime example of why cable television needs competition in Iowa. more...
Sep 20, 2007 HARKIN MEASURE CREATES FIRST OF ITS KIND NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY FRAMEWORK FOR ALL FRESH PRODUCE Legislation comes on the heels of large-scale spinach and bagged salad recalls more...
Sep 20, 2007 Boswell Supports Sweeping FAA Modernization Bill Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell, a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, joined a bipartisan majority in the House by supporting H.R. 2881, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act. The bill modernizes the aging air traffic... more...
Sep 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S COMMENTS ON SCHIP Governor Sends Letter to President Outlining Concerns more...
Sep 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $9 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING FOR IOWA’S DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS Resources will be used to expand access to treatment in all of Iowa’s 99 counties more...
Sep 20, 2007 Braley Responds to Presidential Veto Threat on Bill to Expand Kids’ Health Insurance Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) responded to President Bush’s threat to veto reauthorization of the State Children’s Heath Insurance Program. The legislation would expand access to the health insurance program, called HAWK-I in Iowa, to an additional 4 million American children: more...
Sep 19, 2007 HARKIN: DES MOINES RECEIVING OVER $3.7 MILLION TO REDESIGN CURRICULUM AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS Funds will be used to increase consistency and rigor of science and math classes more...
Sep 19, 2007 HARKIN, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO PUT HOME CARE WORKERS ON EQUAL FINANCIAL FOOTING WITH OTHER DOMESTIC WORKERS About 90 percent of home care workers are women making an average of just $9 an hour more...
Sep 19, 2007 HARKIN SECURES INCREASED SERVICES FOR GUARD AND RESERVE FAMILIES IN DEFENSE BILL Harkin’s legislation based on requests from families of Iowa National Guard’s 133rd Infantry more...
Sep 19, 2007 Braley Praises Harkin’s Efforts in Senate on Guard and Reserve Families Bill Braley Introduced “Coming Together for Guard and Reserve Families Act” with Harkin in March more...
Sep 19, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $767,000 FOR FORT DODGE REGIONAL AIRPORT Funds will be used to improve airport infrastructure, extend taxiway more...
Sep 19, 2007 HARKIN: MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO ELEVEN IOWA COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that eleven Iowa communities received a total of $1,144,708 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Sep 19, 2007 A Statement from Senator Mike Connolly Regarding his forthcoming retirement from the Iowa Senate more...
Sep 18, 2007 Boswell Accepts Applications to the U.S. Armed Service Academies Des Moines, IA— Today, Rep. Leonard Boswell announced that he is continuing to accept applications for nomination to the United States Armed Service Academies from the Third Congressional District for the entering class of 2008. The service academies include the Air Force Academy, the Naval... more...
Sep 18, 2007 Harkin: Latest American Recall Has International Implications Senate legislation to be introduced later this week more...
Sep 18, 2007 GAO Finds Farm Payments Influence Landowner’s Decisions to Convert Grasslands to Croplands Washington, D.C. – A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study released today found that access to commodity programs and to crop insurance is a key factor motivating producers to plow up range land. The report was requested by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on... more...
Sep 18, 2007 Bipartisan health care commission meets in Iowa City on Wednesday, September 19 The Iowa Legislature’s bipartisan “Commission on Affordable Health Care for Small Businesses and Families” will meet next Wednesday, September 19 in Iowa City. The event will begin at 9 AM in the East Room, 8008 John Carleton Pavilion at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The agenda... more...
Sep 18, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES GRANT TO FIGHT METHAMPHETAMINE Washington, DC – Congressman Leonard Boswell, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded the City of Des Moines $406,484 to help... more...
Sep 17, 2007 Boswell to Receive National Farmers Union Golden Triangle Award Washington, DC – In appreciation of his efforts on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has selected Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, to receive the Golden Triangle... more...
Sep 17, 2007 Harkin Commends Gains in School Beverage Guidelines Progress Report; Says Nationwide Nutrition Standards Critical to Speeding Progress Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement on a new report released by the American Beverage Association. The School Beverage Guidelines Progress Report 2006-2007 is the initial... more...
Sep 17, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CALLS ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOW STATES TO EXPAND CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM Governor Joins 29 Other Governors in Letter to Secretary Leavitt to Reverse New Mandate Limiting SCHIP Expansion more...
Sep 14, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DISTRICTS AWARDED PRESCHOOL FUNDS Eleven more districts to receive Statewide Voluntary Preschool for 4-year-old funds more...
Sep 14, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPROVES HARVEST WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTION (Des Moines) – Today, in an effort to help farmers move this year’s record corn harvest, Governor Chet Culver signed a proclamation granting a temporary weight limit exemption. This proclamation increases the weigh allowable for shipment of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover to 88,000 pounds... more...
Sep 14, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $6.5 MILLION COMING TO IOWA UNIVERSITIES FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the University of Iowa and Palmer College of Chiropractic have received funds to conduct medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds medical... more...
Sep 13, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO TRAVEL TO EUROPE TO PROMOTE IOWA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY Governor to Travel to Germany, Denmark and Spain Touting Renewable Energy and Highlighting Iowa’s Growing Wind Industry more...
Sep 13, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $390,000 TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LINN COUNTY WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Linn County has received $393,578 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Violence Against Women. The funds will help conduct an assessment and develop a plan to create a supervised visitation program. more...
Sep 13, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced a $200,000 rural development grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Iowa Alliance for Cooperative Business Development at Iowa State University. The award will be used to continue funding the Center and, in turn,... more...
Sep 13, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION TO FIGHT METH IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Waterloo, Des Moines, Marion County and Sioux City received $2,072,083 in grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The funds were awarded under COPS Methamphetamine... more...
Sep 12, 2007 McCain Continues to Ignore Reality Yet Again Tells Americans to Give Bush More Time in Iraq more...
Sep 12, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $4.8 MILLION IN VISION IOWA GRANTS New Funds for Tourism Projects in Coon Rapids, Boone County and Jones County more...
Sep 12, 2007 HARKIN SALUTES ROSE HILL FAMILY FARMERS FOR SUPPORTING IOWA SOLIDER DURING DEPLOYMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – At his constituent breakfast in Washington, D.C. today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) praised the Augustine family of Rose Hill, Iowa for the outstanding support they have given their employee, National Guard First Sergeant Matthew Strasser, and his family during Strasser’s... more...
Sep 12, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $49,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE FOR DELHI WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa's first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Delhi Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders received $49,842 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.... more...
Sep 12, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $83,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE FOR DONAHUE WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa's first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Donahue Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received $83,125 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Sep 12, 2007 HARKIN: DAVENPORT RECEIVING OVER $2.5 MILLION TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Davenport received $2,589,000 to improve information sharing between local law enforcement and first responders. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2007 Office of Community Oriented Policing... more...
Sep 11, 2007 SENATOR HARKIN SECURES MORE THAN $92 MILLION FOR DEFENSE INVESTMENTS FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that he has secured funding for Iowa in the Senate FY 2008 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations bill. Funding was approved by the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee today for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Rock Island... more...
Sep 11, 2007 Congressman Leonard Boswell’s Statement on the Sixth Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks “We will never be able to forget the events of September 11th, 2001. It is a day that will be forever engraved in our minds. Today, as we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we must remember and honor the 2,997 victims America lost that day. We also must... more...
Sep 11, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $6.6 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Funds Distributed to 85 Community Foundations Across the State to Encourage Charitable Giving more...
Sep 11, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $1 MILLION COMING TO UNI FOR WORK TO REDUCE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES University of Northern Iowa to lead project with Iowa State University & University of Iowa more...
Sep 11, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Agriculture Tax Package Outlined by Senate Finance Chairman Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following comment on the agriculture tax package outlined today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus. more...
Sep 11, 2007 Braley Announces University of Northern Iowa to Receive $1 Million Grant to Fight Violent Crimes Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that the US Department of Justice awarded the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) with a grant of $999,909 to reduce violent crimes against women under a flagship project that involves the creation of a Regents Campus Gender Violence... more...
Sep 11, 2007 Braley Statement on Sixth Anniversary of September 11th Attacks Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement on the 6th anniversary of the September 11th attacks: more...
Sep 11, 2007 SENATOR HARKIN: DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR MILITARY ACADEMY APPLICATIONS IOWANS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY SEPTEMBER 28th more...
Sep 10, 2007 Rep. Braley Statement on Petraeus/Crocker Testimony Before Congress Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) issued the following statement in response to General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker’s testimony before Congress today: more...
Sep 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $30,000 IN DRUG FIGHTING FUNDS FOR MUSCATINE Muscatine to use these funds to purchase crime fighting equipment more...
Sep 10, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on General Petraeus’ Report to Congress Harkin: “Asking General Petraeus to evaluate the surge he has overseen in Iraq is like asking a college student to grade his own term paper.” more...
Sep 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $300,000 BOOST FOR HOUSING INITIATIVE FOR RURAL IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Homeward, Inc. based in Allison will receive a $300,000 Rural Housing and Economic Development grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. more...
Sep 7, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS 23 MEMBERS TO CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed 23 individuals to the Climate Change Advisory Council. more...
Sep 7, 2007 Fred Thompson: Consistent Conservative or Merely Acting Like It? When the Cameras Stop Rolling, Thompson Betrays Republican Positions more...
Sep 7, 2007 GOVERNOR’S CUP RACE SET FOR TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 Proceeds to benefit Iowa Homeless Youth Centers more...
Sep 7, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR SGT. KEVIN GILBERTSON more...
Sep 7, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK VOTES TO EXTEND COLLEGE AID TO THOUSANDS OF IOWA STUDENTS Loebsack Makes Good On Promise To Make College More Affordable For All Iowans more...
Sep 7, 2007 Congressman Boswell Backs Bill to Make College More Affordable Democratic Congress Makes Good on Promise to Make College More Affordable For All Americans more...
Sep 7, 2007 Braley Supports Largest Single Increase in College Financial Aid Since WWII College Cost Reduction Act Conference Report Passed Today more...
Sep 7, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $107,000 COMING TO IOWA FOR SCHOOL ANTI-GANG PREVENTION PROGRAM Funds to be used to bring law enforcement officers to Iowa schools to steer students away from delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership more...
Sep 7, 2007 HARKIN HELPS PUSH THROUGH MAJOR BILL THAT INCREASES STUDENT AID, SLASHES LOAN INTEREST RATES TO HELP STUDENTS & FAMILIES MEET RISING TUITION COSTS 72 percent of Iowa students graduating from 4-year institutions deal with mounting debt more...
Sep 7, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER STATEMENT ON GYMNAST SHAWN JOHNSON WINNING GOLD MEDAL (Des Moines) Today, Governor Culver issued a statement on Shawn Johnson winning the World all-around title today in Stuttgart, Germany. more...
Sep 6, 2007 An Invitation to US Senator Tom Harkin’s Steak Fry A message from US Senator Tom Harkin about his 30th Harkin Steak Fry on September 16th: more...
Sep 6, 2007 A Question for Fred Thompson Des Moines – Former actor and lobbyist Fred Thompson, do you stand behind your deputy communications directors’ assertion that Iowa should go last in the presidential nominating process, as she wrote in the following blog post?: more...
Sep 6, 2007 Congressman Braley Accepting Applications for Military Academy Nominations Deadline Oct. 15th for Students Looking to Attend Academies more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN TO SEND SENATE COMPUTERS TO FIVE IOWA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Computers coming to schools in Keosauqua, Marshalltown, Mount Ayr, Perry and Preston more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $97,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN WATERLOO WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Waterloo received $97,198 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Waterloo received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Secure Our... more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $250,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN DES MOINES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Des Moines received $250,000 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Des Moines received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)... more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $10,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN PERRY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Perry Police Department received $10,565 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Perry received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services... more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $36,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN MASON CITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Mason City received $36,375 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Mason City received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Secure... more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $14,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN OSKALOOSA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Oskaloosa Police Department received $14,260 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Oskaloosa received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing... more...
Sep 6, 2007 Boswell Introduces Bill Reducing Tax Burden: Makes College More Affordable Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell introduced a bill which will reduce the tax burden on American families. The Universal College Credit Act creates a new non-refundable tax credit of up to $4,000 for qualified tuition and expenses for higher education at eligible education... more...
Sep 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $11,000 TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFETY IN SERGEANT BLUFF WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Sergeant Bluff received $11,699 to improve school safety. In all, six Iowa communities including Sergeant Bluff received a total of $420,097 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services... more...
Sep 6, 2007 The Many Acting Credits of Fred Thompson, Movies That Could Have Been Des Moines – Taking a page out of his acting credits and with the help of IMDB, the Iowa Democratic Party is proud to present a list of Fred “Frederick of Hollywood” Thompson’s acting credits. We came up with a variety of movies that should have been: more...
Sep 5, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER HONORS VOLUNTEERS AT AWARDS CEREMONY IN OTTUMWA (DES MOINES) — Today, Governor Chet Culver presented the first set of Governor’s Volunteer Award during a special ceremony today in Ottumwa. Over the coming weeks, more than 640 individuals and groups who have strengthened Iowa’s communities by volunteering with government agencies or nonprofit... more...
Sep 5, 2007 The Day Is Finally Here, Well Almost! But Will Fred Be Able to Sustain This Grueling Pace? more...
Sep 5, 2007 Braley Announces Waterloo Airport to Receive Over $610,000 for Taxiway Rehabilitation Work Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that the US Department of Transportation awarded the Waterloo Regional Airport with a grant of $609,520 to rehabilitate a taxiway at the airport to extend its useful life. more...
Sep 5, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $388,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa's first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that eight Iowa communities received $388,884 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior member of... more...
Sep 4, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER REQUESTS PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR AUGUST FLOODS (Des Moines) - Today Governor Chet Culver sent a letter to President George W. Bush requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration as a result of flooding and severe weather that affected the north central and south central portions of the state that started on August 17. more...
Sep 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1.2 MILLION FOR COUNCIL BLUFFS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Council Bluffs Airport Authority received $1,268,650 to improve infrastructure at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the panel which... more...
Sep 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa City received $1,370,061 to improve infrastructure at Iowa City Municipal Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the panel which funds transportation initiatives. more...
Sep 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1 MILLION FOR MUSCATINE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Muscatine received $1,071,076 to improve infrastructure at Muscatine Municipal Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the panel which funds transportation initiatives. more...
Sep 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1 MILLION FOR KEOKUK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Keokuk received $1,062,396 to improve infrastructure at Keokuk Municipal Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the panel which funds transportation initiatives. more...
Sep 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Waterloo Airport Commission received $609,520 to improve infrastructure at Waterloo Regional Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the Senate panel which funds... more...
Sep 1, 2007 LABOR DAY MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR CHET CULVER AND LT. GOVERNOR PATTY JUDGE (Des Moines) - Below is a message from Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge: more...
Aug 31, 2007 IOWA VETERANS CEMETERY RECEIVES $7.6 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT Governor Culver also reminds Iowans to fly flags at half staff to honor fallen service men and women more...
Aug 31, 2007 CULVER-JUDGE ADMINISTRATION TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS AT AWARDS CEREMONIES ACROSS IOWA (DES MOINES) — Starting next week, Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge will present awards to 640 individuals and groups who have strengthened Iowa’s communities by volunteering with government agencies or nonprofit organizations. more...
Aug 31, 2007 Former Governors Vilsack and Branstad to host public health care hearing in Council Bluffs as part of bipartisan health care commission Former Iowa Governors Tom Vilsack and Terry Branstad will co-host a public hearing on September 4 to gather suggestions from Iowans on how to reform our state’s health care system. more...
Aug 31, 2007 Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina Call on Democratic Presidential Candidates to Sign Campaign Pledge Des Moines, Las Vegas, Concord, Columbia – The Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina Democratic Parties joined together today in releasing a pledge that calls on the Presidential candidates to preserve the traditional role of retail politics, socioeconomic and ethnic diversity early in... more...
Aug 30, 2007 Harkin: Second Large-Scale Spinach Recall Proves National Framework Needed Senate Legislation in Works to Reduce Foodborne Illness Caused by Produce more...
Aug 30, 2007 Another Romney Ad, Another Attempt to Mislead Iowans Former Governor Fails to Mention Half-Billion Dollars in Fee Hikes more...
Aug 30, 2007 Harkin Announces Rural Enterprise Grants for Job Creation in Mitchell County, Rock Valley WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced two Rural Business Enterprise Grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for St. Ansgar Economic Development in Mitchell County and the Rock Valley Economic Development Corporation in Sioux County. Harkin is Chairman of the... more...
Aug 30, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $27,000 IN DRUG FIGHTING FUNDS FOR KEOKUK Keokuk and Lee County to use funds to add a full time officer to their narcotics task force more...
Aug 30, 2007 Thompson Needs Another Week to Think Things Over Was It His Poor Reception at the Iowa State Fair? more...
Aug 29, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR ANKENY SOLDIER more...
Aug 29, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR PATTY JUDGE, IOWA STUDENTS COMMEMORATE 2nd KATRINA ANNIVERSARY KUM & GO CEO JOINS LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE IN THANKING STUDENTS more...
Aug 29, 2007 Huckabee Proud to Be A “Lackey” of Wal-Mart Des Moines – With Labor Day fast approaching, it’s important for Iowans to understand where their presidential candidates stand on issues vital to the nation’s working men and women. As Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee defended Wal-Mart and said that he was unafraid to be seen as the company’s... more...
Aug 28, 2007 Gonzales Resigns Under Cloud of Suspicion Leading Republicans Still Support Him! more...
Aug 28, 2007 STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER ON NEW CENSUS NUMBERS New Numbers Show Iowa Income on the Rise; Poverty Dropping; Low Number of Uninsured more...
Aug 27, 2007 Braley Responds to Gonzales Resignation Braley Called for Gonzales Impeachment Investigation in July more...
Aug 27, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S RESIGNATION Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack issued the following statement in response to today’s resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. more...
Aug 27, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on the Resignation of Attorney General Gonzalez WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today. more...
Aug 27, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on the Nationwide Obesity Rates WASHINGTON, D.C. ---- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the subcommittee which funds health care initiatives, issued the following statement today on the new obesity study released by the Trust for America’s Health, which found that Iowa maintained its national obesity rank of 20 and no... more...
Aug 27, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WITH IOWA’S STUDENTS CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – This Week Congressman Loebsack will join thousands of Iowa’s students and go “Back To School.” During the week Congressman Loebsack will speak with students on his work as a United States Congressman representing the Second Congressional District. Additionally, in an effort... more...
Aug 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ADDS TWO COUNTIES TO DISASTER PROCLAMATION Wapello, Appanoose Now State Disaster Areas more...
Aug 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $300,000 FOR PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN WATERLOO Money to be used for expanding services into Butler County more...
Aug 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $342,000 FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA IN BURLINGTON Money to be used for expanding services into Louisa County more...
Aug 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FIRST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN DUBUQUE Crescent Community Health Center will receive over $730,000 annually to provide health care for Iowans in need more...
Aug 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $150,000 FOR RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN OTTUMWA Money to be used for expanding services into Keokuk County more...
Aug 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ADDS FOUR COUNTIES TO DISASTER PROCLAMATION Thirteen Counties Now State Disaster Areas more...
Aug 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $2.1 MILLION FOR IOWA AIRPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that airports in Clinton, Oskaloosa and Des Moines will receive over $2.1 million to improve their airports. These grants were made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate panel which... more...
Aug 23, 2007 HARKIN TO HOLD SAFETY HEARING ON UTAH MINE TRAGEDY September 5th hearing in Washington, D.C. to investigate mine tragedy and find ways to prevent future disasters more...
Aug 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “ALL IOWA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP” (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver announced the launch of the “All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship.” Working with the legislature last session, the Governor signed into law a budget providing $1.5 million for the creation of the “All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship” to increase need-based... more...
Aug 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES NEW & IMPROVED JOBS DATABANK Launch of New & Improved www.IowaJobs.org more...
Aug 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ISSUES DISASTER PROCLAMATION FOR FIVE IOWA COUNTIES (Des Moines) Today Governor Chet Culver issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for five counties as a result of heavy rains that have produced flooding conditions in north-central and north-west Iowa. more...
Aug 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS MEMBERS TO MIDWEST INTERSTATE PASSENGER RAIL COMPACT (Des Moines) - Today Governor Chet Culver announced the appointments of two of four members to the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact. The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact, created by an interstate compact in 2000, advocates for expansion of and improvements to the mid-west’s... more...
Aug 22, 2007 HARKIN: NEARLY $55,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO PLAINFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Plainfield Fire Department received $54,923 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior... more...
Aug 22, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $69,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO KNOXVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Knoxville Fire Rescue Department received $69,160 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Aug 22, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $21,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO BOONE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Boone Fire Department received $21,888 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior member... more...
Aug 22, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $17,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO ELLIOTT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Elliott Volunteer Fire Department received $17,474 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Aug 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS 11 MEMBERS TO ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed the following 11 people to the Electrical Examining Board. more...
Aug 21, 2007 New Romney Radio Ad Lies to Iowans As Governor, He Did Nothing About “Sanctuary” Cities more...
Aug 21, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $280,000 IN DRUG FIGHTING MONEY COMING TO SCOTT COUNTY Bettendorf and Davenport to use funds for police support more...
Aug 21, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES NEARLY $16 MILLION FOR BROADBAND SERVICE TO CLARION, EAGLE GROVE, GOLDFIELD, HUMBOLDT AND RENWICK WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced a loan of $15,902,000 in rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for broadband access in Clarion, Eagle Grove, Goldfield, Humboldt and Renwick. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition,... more...
Aug 20, 2007 LOEBSACK’S TAKE YOUR CONGRESSMAN TO WORK WEEK REP. LOEBSACK TO WORK ALONGSIDE CONSTITUENTS more...
Aug 20, 2007 Braley Named Vice-Chair of Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Subcommittee Part of Transportation Committee more...
Aug 17, 2007 Fred Thompson – The New Pander Bear (At Least It Will Be Cooler At the Fair Today) more...
Aug 17, 2007 IOWA RANKS NUMBER TWO NATIONALLY IN “COST OF DOING BUSINESS” RANKING IS THE STATE'S BEST-EVER RANKING IN THE HISTORY OF THE STUDY more...
Aug 16, 2007 Fred Thompson Brings His Non-Candidacy to Iowa Tomorrow It’s Your Chance to Ask About His Opposition to Ethanol! more...
Aug 16, 2007 BOSWELL’S STATEMENT ON RECENT REPORT SHOWING INCREASE IN SUICIDE RATE AMONG SOLDIERS Washington, D.C. – “I am greatly concerned with the release of a new report finding that 99 U.S. active-duty soldiers committed suicide last year, the highest rate of suicide in the Army in 26 years.” more...
Aug 16, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO FIGHT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Iowa Department of Justice received over $1.35 million from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program. more...
Aug 16, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES DRUG FIGHTING FUNDS FOR BURLINGTON WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Burlington received $29,867 to fight crime from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. more...
Aug 16, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES DRUG FIGHTING FUNDS FOR MARSHALLTOWN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Marshalltown received $38,371 to fight crime from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. more...
Aug 16, 2007 Giuliani’s Latest Flip-Flop, Mayor Opposed School Prayer, Presidential Candidate Supports Des Moines – Yesterday, Rudy Giuliani told Iowans he believes the government has gone too far in taking God out of the classroom and supports prayer in school ceremonies. more...
Aug 16, 2007 Sodders to run for Iowa State Senate Steve Sodders of State Center, a Marshall County Deputy Sheriff, coach and community activist, announced today that he is a candidate for the Iowa State Senate in District 22. more...
Aug 15, 2007 Giuliani’s Immigration Smokescreen Former Mayor Has No Plan to Deal with Illegal Immigrants in United States more...
Aug 15, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $43,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO STANTON VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Stanton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department received $43,881 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.... more...
Aug 15, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $14,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO MOUNT AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Cedar/Mount Auburn Fire Department received $14,877 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Aug 15, 2007 HARKIN: OVER $22,000 IN FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE COMING TO ALBURNETT FIRE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Alburnett Fire received $22,496 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a senior member of the... more...
Aug 15, 2007 Legislative commission unanimously agrees to seek universal, affordable, accessible, sustainable health care system Mason City – Today the members of the bipartisan “Affordable Health Care Plans for Small Businesses & Families Commission,” agreed to a set of eight principles to guide their work. The group of legislators, medical providers, small business and insurance representatives, and consumers agreed... more...
Aug 14, 2007 Iowa “Meaningless” to McCain But McCain Speaks at Iowa State Fair Today more...
Aug 14, 2007 IDP Calls on Romney to Divest Himself from Sudan Iowa Adopted Sudan Divestment Plan This Year more...
Aug 13, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DENNIS HAMILTON more...
Aug 13, 2007 Harkin Applauds the Discovery Kids Channel Commitment to Responsible Marketing to Children WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement in response to an announcement by Discovery Kids that it plans to license its name and characters for use in connection with healthy food and beverage products. The company’s decisions will be directed by... more...
Aug 10, 2007 Governor Chet Culver and IDP Chair Scott Brennan Certify Des Moines – Today, Governor Chet Culver, Secretary of State Michael Mauro and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan took the important step of certifying that the 2008 Democratic caucuses will be held in the 2008 calendar year, thus ending speculation of a “Christmas” or 2007 caucus. more...
Aug 10, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR FT. DODGE SOLDIER more...
Aug 9, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES 5 PROJECTS RECEIVING GRANTS AT VISION IOWA BOARD MEETING Board Approved $552,765 in Grants to Projects Across the State more...
Aug 9, 2007 Statement from the IDP Regarding the South Carolina Republican Party’s Primary Date Change Announcement Des Moines – Below is a statement from the Iowa Democratic Party’s Carrie Giddins, Communications Director, regarding today’s announcement by the South Carolina Republican Party’s primary date change: more...
Aug 9, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TO HONOR IOWA HEROES TOMORROW DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Chet Culver and Public Safety Commissioner Gene Meyer will pay tribute to 25 Iowans at the 2007 Governor’s Lifesaving Awards tomorrow. Held annually as part of the Iowa State Fair, the event honors Iowans whose quick actions and selfless service resulted in the... more...
Aug 9, 2007 ZIRKLELBACH RECEIVES NATIONAL CIVIC HONOR AWARD Boston, Mass. - State Representative Ray Zirkelbach, D-Monticello, received the National Medal of Civic Honor at the National Conference of State Legislatures 2007 Legislative Summit in Boston today. more...
Aug 9, 2007 HARKIN TO TRAVEL AROUND WESTERN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will attend several events in Western Iowa on Saturday, August 11 to highlight various initiatives that are making Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family. more...
Aug 8, 2007 HARKIN VISITS DES MOINES TO HIGHLIGHT INITIATIVES THAT ARE MOVING IOWA FORWARD WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will attend three events in Des Moines on Thursday, August 9 to highlight various initiatives that are making Iowa a better place to live, work and raise a family. more...
Aug 7, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CATCHES TROOPERS DRIVING 85… E-85 THAT IS! Governor joins Public Safety Commissioner, State Troopers to unveil new E-85 vehicles more...
Aug 7, 2007 HARKIN ENCOURAGES PRODUCERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CONSERVATION ENROLLMENT Funding secured by Harkin allows for new USDA signups more...
Aug 7, 2007 Ahead of Straw Poll, Giuliani Claims Support Is Growing Attempts to Mislead Iowans and Reporters with Recycled Endorsements and Positions more...
Aug 7, 2007 Republicans Voting in Straw Poll This Weekend (But They Really Wish “None of the Above” Was a Choice on the Ballot) more...
Aug 6, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER NAMES ROYA STANLEY AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE STANLEY’S VAST EXPERIENCE MAKES HER IDEAL CANDIDATE TO LEAD IOWA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFORTS more...
Aug 6, 2007 LOEBSACK LISTENING TOUR LOEBSACK TO HOLD LISTENING HOURS IN ALL FIFTEEN 2ND DISTRICT COUNTIES more...
Aug 6, 2007 Giuliani’s Mistakes in 30 Seconds Today: Incompetence in Failing to Make New York City Homeland Secure more...
Aug 6, 2007 Appel seeks meeting with DOT Director on impaired local bridges State Senator Staci Appel has requested a meeting with the Director of the Iowa Department of Transportation to discuss three bridges in Senate District 37 which are rated as “structurally deficient” by the Iowa DOT. more...
Aug 6, 2007 Lt. Governor Judge, Health Leaders Announce Recommendations to Improve Health Care Workforce (Des Moines) – While gathered at the Iowa State Capitol, Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge and health care leaders from Iowa outlined recommendations to improve education and training for Iowa’s direct care workforce. The Lieutenant Governor, Iowa Department of Public Health Director Tom Newton,... more...
Aug 5, 2007 Republican Debate Offers No New Ideas for Iowa Des Moines – Today’s presidential debate in Iowa showed that the Republican candidates offer nothing more than a continuation of George Bush’s failed policies for America. more...
Aug 3, 2007 Braley Secures $1 Million for Eastern Iowa Bioenergy Research in Agriculture Funding Bill House Approved Funding Late Last Night more...
Aug 3, 2007 Braley Introduces Fair Pay for America’s Troops Act Bill Will Restore $1,000/mo. Allowance for Troops in Extended Deployments more...
Aug 3, 2007 LOEBSACK LISTENING TOUR LOEBSACK TO HOLD LISTENING HOURS IN ALL FIFTEEN 2ND DISTRICT COUNTIES more...
Aug 3, 2007 Club for Growth Exposes Mike Huckabee’s Hypocrisy Des Moines – Mike Huckabee has campaigned across Iowa in his quixotic quest to finish third in the Ames Straw Poll and continue his flagging campaign. Huckabee claims to be a tried and true tax cutting Republican, but the Club for Growth, the nation’s leading anti-tax group, has started airing... more...
Aug 3, 2007 Iowa Specific Questions as the Republican Candidates Debate in Des Moines Des Moines – As the Republican presidential candidates gather together for their first debate in Iowa this Sunday, the Iowa Democratic Party is encouraging the Republican candidates to address the issues that impact Iowa caucus-goers in this first-in-the-nation caucus state. more...
Aug 3, 2007 Harkin Announces Semonti Mustaphi as Deputy Communications Director WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that he has named Semonti Mustaphi as his Deputy Communications Director. Mustaphi, a native of Minnesota, previously served in communications roles in the offices of Senators Amy Klobuchar, Mark Dayton and Paul Wellstone. more...
Aug 3, 2007 Harkin Helps Push through Major Legislation to Meet Iowa’s HAWK-I Children’s Health Insurance Program’s Needs Iowa’s HAWK-I program brought health insurance to nearly 50,000 kids and would cover nearly 15,000 more under this legislation more...
Aug 3, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AT IOWA UNIVERSITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa State University and the University of Iowa have received funds to conduct medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds medical research and... more...
Aug 3, 2007 Senate Extends Pesticide Fees Legislation Authored by Agriculture Committee Chairman, Ranking Member Law updated; funding ensured for worker protection and pesticide safety programs more...
Aug 3, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUCES OVER $5 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INDEPENDENCE AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announces that Independence is receiving more than $5.1 million to improve the Independence Municipal Airport. These funds were made available through the Federal Aviation Administration. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations... more...
Aug 2, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Further Helps Rathbun Regional Water Association Provide Reliable And Safe Drinking Water Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Dave Loebsack voted in support of the conference report on H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). H.R. 1495 makes significant investments in water resource development projects to improve flood control standards, water quality, and... more...
Aug 2, 2007 Braley Votes to Provide Billions for Mississippi Lock and Dam Construction Water Resources Development Act Passes House more...
Aug 2, 2007 HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING FULL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEAL SMITH TRAIL CONSTRUCTION HOUSE ALSO PASSES LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING FLOOD CONTROL AND RECREATIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDING THE DES MOINES RIVER/GREENBELT PROJECT AND THE DES MOINES AND RACOON RIVERS FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT more...
Aug 2, 2007 HARKIN: GAO FINDS WEAKNESSES IN USDA’S NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION PLAN System Established to Trace Animal Origins in the Case of Disease Outbreak Could Fail if Problems Are Not Addressed more...
Aug 2, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK PROVIDES SOLDIERS WITH MORE REST AND FAMILY TIME Washington, DC – Congressman Loebsack voted for H.R. 3159, the Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act. The bill mandates troop rest times equal to their deployment times, similar to an amendment by Senator Jim Webb, D-VA supported by 56 Senators... more...
Aug 2, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ORDERS IMMEDIATE REVIEW OF IOWA BRIDGE SAFETY (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver has instructed Iowa Department of Transportation Director Nancy Richardson to conduct an immediate review of the safety of Iowa bridges. more...
Aug 2, 2007 Harkin Introduces Bill to Help Public Schools Repair their Facilities with Focus on Rural Communities Reports give public school facilities D grade and suggest that affluent districts are getting the bulk of school spending money more...
Aug 2, 2007 BOSWELL REINTRODUCES COPS FOR KIDS ACT Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell reintroduced the Cops for Kids Act, a bill that will help local law enforcement agencies track sex offenders. Specifically, the bill authorizes $250 million in matching grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to monitor the... more...
Aug 2, 2007 LOEBSACK SECURES AGRICULTURE FUNDING FOR IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT House Passes Legislation That Includes Funding For The Soap Creek Watershed Located in Appanoose, Davis, Monroe and Wapello Counties more...
Aug 1, 2007 Harkin Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring Longest Serving Military Unit in Iraq WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today praised the Senate’s passage of a resolution to honor and thank the soldiers and families of the 1st battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard. Harkin joined the rest of the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sponsoring this... more...
Aug 1, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT TO ENHANCE SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATION Governor addresses jobs surplus and praises economic progress more...
Aug 1, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF HISTORIC TOBACCO LEGISLATION TO PREVENT YOUTH SMOKING Bill Would Give the FDA Broad Authority to Control and Approve Tobacco Products more...
Aug 1, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO PROVIDE MORE OF IOWA’S CHILDREN WITH HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Washington, DC – Congressman Loebsack voted for H.R. 3162, the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP Act). This bill reauthorizes the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which in Iowa is Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I) program, that is set to expire... more...
Aug 1, 2007 Braley Supports CHAMP Act to Provide Health Insurance to Thousands of Iowa Kids House Passes Bill Renewing Successful Kids Insurance Program more...
Aug 1, 2007
Statement from Governor Culver on 1-35W Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who were injured, and the families of those who have died in the collapse of the 1-35W bridge in Minneapolis. The images coming across our television screens are certainly severe and sobering, and while we watch we hope and pray for the best for those...
Jul 31, 2007 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORS IRONMAN BATTALION OF IOWA GUARD Washington, DC – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the Ironman Battalion of the Iowa National Guard. The 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry, known as the “Ironman Battalion” was mobilized for active duty in September and October 2005. The duty of the... more...
Jul 31, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT Washington, DC – Congressman Loebsack voted for S. 1, the final House-Senate agreement on the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act of 2007. This legislation is designed to change the way business is done in Washington and restore accountability to the American People. The bill limits... more...
Jul 31, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes To Restore Workers Rights Against Discriminatory Practices Washington, DC – Congressman Loebsack voted for H.R. 2831, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This bill rectifies the Supreme Court decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear by restoring the longstanding interpretation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As a result of this legislation, the 180-day... more...
Jul 31, 2007 Braley Joins Former Prosecutors to File Gonzales Impeachment Investigation Resolution Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) joined Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Washington) and a group of former prosecutors who currently serve in the House of Representatives as a co-sponsor to a resolution that would direct the House Judiciary Committee to investigate whether Attorney General... more...
Jul 30, 2007 IOWANS “HAVE IT MADE” ON AUGUST 9th AT THE 2007 IOWA STATE FAIR Iowa life|changing Day Will Celebrate Recreation, Tourism and Career Opportunities in the State more...
Jul 30, 2007 Tancredo’s Hypocrisy Revealed Anti-Immigration Zealot Hired Illegal Immigrants to Work on His Home more...
Jul 30, 2007 House Passes Resolution Honoring Iowa National Guard’s 1-133rd Braley Introduced Resolution Last WeekBraley Introduced Resolution Last Week Washington, DC – Today, the US House of Representatives passed H. Res. 568, a resolution honoring and expressing gratitude to the men and women of the Iowa National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, known as... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Braley’s “New Era” Renewable Energy Workforce Education Program Passes House New Era Act Included in 2007 Farm Bill more...
Jul 27, 2007 BOSWELL HAILS PASSAGE OF FARM BILL Today, Congressman Boswell joined a majority in the House of Representatives to support fiscally responsible, fully paid for legislation that makes family farmers a priority, invests in renewable energy and supports nutrition programs that help families in need. The Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy... more...
Jul 27, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK CALLS FOR FURTHER REFORMS TO FARM BILL Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack supported H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007. This legislation, which is the product of significant compromise between many competing interests, makes significant progress from the 2002 Farm Bill but will hopefully be... more...
Jul 27, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR DISCUSSES CAMPUS SECURITY IN VIRGINIA Continues to Address Ways to Make Iowa’s University Campuses Safer more...
Jul 27, 2007 GAO: Timber Sale Accounting Problems at Forest Service Costing Taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study released today shows that the Forest Service’s current accounting system is not providing its field managers the data needed to properly manage timber sales, Sens. Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) announced today.... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Romney Misleads on Immigration Plans, Why Can’t He Tell the Whole Story Winterset, IA – Today Mitt Romney sought to bolster his conservative credentials by presenting a tough immigration stance to Iowa Republicans. However, Romney failed to tell the audience the whole truth about his own opinions on illegal immigrants. more...
Jul 27, 2007 Braley Announces Harman Reserve Nature Center to Receive $23,000 Grant Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded Museums for America grant of $23,937 to the Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls. The funds will be used to conduct a project to reintroduce and protect threatened... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Statement of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) House Passage of the Farm Bill more...
Jul 27, 2007 Huckabee’s Ethical Nightmares Des Moines – As Mike Huckabee barnstorms through Iowa in a desperate bid to finish third in the Ames Straw Poll, his ethical problems as Governor of Arkansas are coming back to haunt him. A lawsuit was filed yesterday against Huckabee stemming from the destruction of hard drives in government... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Harkin Disappointed with WTO Decision on Compliance in Brazil Cotton Case Washington, D.C. – In response to press reports about the ruling in the Brazil cotton case, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) provided the following comment. This latest action was initiated by the government of Brazil in August 2006, asserting that the U.S. government had failed to fully implement the... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes To Implement 9/11 Recommendations Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Loebsack supported the conference report on H.R. 1, Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. This comprehensive legislation will make America safer by finally enacting the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission. The Senate adopted the... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Braley Votes to Make America Safer by Implementing 9/11 Commission Recommendations Bill Goes to President Bush for Signature more...
Jul 26, 2007 HARKIN INTRODUCES BILL RESTORING HIS SIGNATURE LEGISLATION, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Legislation would clarify Congress's intentions when passing the law 17 years ago more...
Jul 26, 2007 Romney Continues Unabashed Support of Bush’s Iraq Strategy He Changed His Mind on Everything Else, Why Not This? more...
Jul 26, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR CO-SPONSORS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE RESOLUTION Continues Culver/Judge Administration’s Commitment to Renewable Energy more...
Jul 26, 2007 SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE SAFETY NET FOR THE FAMILIES OF WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS Legislation would provide family members up to one year of job safety as they care for wounded heroes more...
Jul 26, 2007 Congressman Dave Loebsack Honors The 17th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Washington, DC – Today Dave Loebsack submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record in recognition of the 17th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which falls today. more...
Jul 26, 2007 IDP Chair Brennan Praises Senator Harkin’s Introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act of 2007 Des Moines – On the 17th anniversary of the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation known as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Senator Tom Harkin commemorated the day by introducing new legislation, the ADA Restoration Act of 2007. The new legislation seeks to restore rights... more...
Jul 26, 2007 LOEBSACK SECURES $200,000 IN COPS FUNDING FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT House Passes Legislation That Includes Funds For Law Enforcement in Henry, Lee, Linn and Wapello Counties more...
Jul 26, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS IN COMMERCE-JUSTICE-SCIENCE APPROPRIATIONS BILL Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 included $650,000 for programs in the 3rd Congressional District which help at-risk youth, enhance public safety and protect our children. The bill passed by a... more...
Jul 26, 2007 Romney Flips Again! How Important Is the Straw Poll? more...
Jul 26, 2007 Braley Secures $650,000 for First District Crime Fighting Technology Technology to be Used in Buchanan, Benton, Clayton, Delaware, Iowa and Jones Counties more...
Jul 25, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Transportation-HUD-and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 included $1.6 million for transportation projects in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. The bill passed the House late last night by a vote of... more...
Jul 25, 2007 Braley Secures $670,000 for Eastern Iowa in Transportation Funding Bill House Passes Bill Including Money for Cedar Valley TechWorks and Scott Community College Access Road more...
Jul 25, 2007 Braley Introduces Legislation Honoring Men and Women of Iowa National Guard’s 1-133rd Troops to Return to Iowa Today more...
Jul 25, 2007 Loebsack Welcomes Home The Iowa Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Washington, DC – Today Congressman Dave Loebsack delivered the following speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to welcome home the Iowa Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry and commend them for their noble work in Iraq and dedicated service to our country. more...
Jul 25, 2007 HARKIN CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE PARALYSIS ACT Legislation passes committee, will be considered by full Senate this fall more...
Jul 25, 2007 LOEBSACK LISTENING TOUR LOEBSACK TO HOLD LISTENING HOURS IN ALL FIFTEEN 2ND DISTRICT COUNTIES more...
Jul 25, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today praised the Senate passage of the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act, of which he is a co-sponsor. This legislation addresses care and treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), inconsistencies... more...
Jul 25, 2007 Brownback First to Go Negative Is He Really This Desperate? more...
Jul 25, 2007 Ask Mitt Anything Returns! Maybe This Time He Will Answer Our Questions more...
Jul 25, 2007 Harkin Introduces Resolution Honoring Longest Serving Military Unit in Iraq WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) joined Iowa’s congressional delegation today in introducing a resolution to honor and thank the soldiers and families of the 1st battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard. more...
Jul 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER MAKES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT GOVERNOR APPOINTS BRADLEY J. HARRIS AS DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR THE 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT more...
Jul 24, 2007 Braley Salutes Federal Minimum Wage Increase Today’s Minimum Wage Increase First Since 1997 more...
Jul 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CONGRATULATES U.S. HOUSE ON PASSING MILITARY DEATH BENEFIT BILL Governor Urges Senate to Quickly Pass Similar Legislation more...
Jul 24, 2007 HARKIN: SENATE SUCCEEDS IN MAKING HIGHER EDUCATION MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AMERICANS, REFORMING STUDENT LOAN INDUSTRY Bill includes Harkin amendment to encourage more lawyers to work for legal aid more...
Jul 23, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR DOW CITY, LEDYARD AND MANSON WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three Iowa communities – the Cities of Dow City, Ledyard and Manson. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jul 23, 2007 Huckabee Discusses Health Care Will He Mention that Arkansas Ranked 46th in State Health Rankings? more...
Jul 20, 2007 Braley’s “New Era” Renewable Energy Workforce Education Program Passes Out of Committee New Era Act Included in 2007 Farm Bill more...
Jul 20, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL MAKING COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR IOWA FAMILIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today praised the Senate’s passage of legislation that will make college more affordable for millions of Americans. In light of rapidly rising tuition costs, the College Cost Reduction Act increases the amount and availability of Pell grants and takes... more...
Jul 20, 2007 HARKIN INTRODUCES BILL TO FIX LEDBETTER DECISION, ENSURE WOMEN CAN FIGHT FOR FAIR PAY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing legislation to reverse a controversial Supreme Court ruling that narrowed employee rights to sue over employment discrimination. Specifically, the Fair Pay Restoration Act addresses the Supreme... more...
Jul 20, 2007 Romney Using Selective Memory, Or Is It Another Flip-Flop?, As Governor Supported Sex Education Framework Des Moines – As former Governor Mitt Romney heads to northwestern Iowa today and tomorrow, questions surrounding Romney’s selective memory on his support for age appropriate sex education when he was Governor of Massachusetts continue to fester. more...
Jul 20, 2007 Republican Party Tries to Avoid Fraud in Straw Poll Voting, Claims Democrats Lessened Election Laws, Really? Des Moines – Yesterday, as the Republican Party of Iowa (RPI) rolled out its Straw Poll information, it took a swipe at the Iowa Legislature’s approval of same-day voter registration that was passed this year. Specifically, the RPI accused Democrats of an “invitation for fraud” in making it... more...
Jul 20, 2007 Senator Staci Appel completes regional leadership institute Lombard, Ill.) July 17, 2007 -- Staci Appel of Ackworth was among 37 select lawmakers to complete a leadership training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders in the Midwest. more...
Jul 19, 2007 Conservative Judges to Energy: Rudy Giuliani Out of Step with Iowa Caucus-Goers Des Moines – On his first two-day swing through Iowa, Rudy Giuliani has gone from touting his conservative credentials (which are thin at best) to discussing energy, a topic about which he is out-of-step with Iowans. As a lawyer, Giuliani has made tremendous profits from the same oil and gas... more...
Jul 19, 2007 New Economic Development Actions Could Create and Retain Over 2,700 Iowa Jobs (Des Moines, Iowa) – Major expansions of landmark Iowa companies Target Corp., Principal Life Insurance, Cargill and Red Star yeast—plus new manufacturing in Newton and major biofuels growth—highlighted a crowded development agenda today. more...
Jul 19, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE ADDRESSES REGENT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SAFTEY (Des Moines, Iowa) – Today, Lt. Governor Patty Judge was joined by state security and college education officials to discuss ways to make our state-run college campuses safer. more...
Jul 19, 2007 STATE OF IOWA EMPLOYEES ACHIEVE RECORD RESULTS IN 2007 FOOD DRIVE (Des Moines) - State of Iowa employees raised a record-setting $90,784 plus nearly 22,000 pounds of actual food items for the Food Bank of Iowa during their recently concluded 2007 food drive. more...
Jul 19, 2007 Huckabee Hearts Taxes Or the Saga of the Habitual Tax Hiker more...
Jul 19, 2007 Brownback Opposes Embryonic Stem Cell Research Denies Hope to Millions of Americans more...
Jul 19, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 included $825,000 for educational and health care organizations in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. more...
Jul 19, 2007 Braley Secures $250,000 for Mobile Mammography Unit Based in West Union Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that he secured a $250,000 appropriation for Gundersen Lutheran Health System in the FY 2008 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriations bill. more...
Jul 19, 2007 Braley Secures $350,000 for Hawkeye Community College in Bill Passed by House Washington, DC – Today the US House of Representatives passed the FY 2008 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriations bill by a vote of 276-140—a bill that contains a $350,000 grant Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) secured for Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo. more...
Jul 19, 2007 LOEBSACK SECURES $750,000 IN EDUCATION FUNDING FOR IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT House Passes Legislation That Includes Funding For The University of Iowa, Iowa City Community Schools and Kirkwood Community College more...
Jul 19, 2007 Braley Secures $150,000 for St. Ambrose University in Bill Passed by House Washington, DC – Today the US House of Representatives passed the FY 2008 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Appropriations bill by a vote of 276-140—a bill that contains a $150,000 grant Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) secured for St. Ambrose University in Davenport. more...
Jul 18, 2007 Harkin Applauds Formation of Iowa Biodiesel Board WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today applauded the formation of the Iowa Biodiesel Board. The new board represents the biodiesel industry in Iowa, from production and distribution to end users and promotes the commercial success of biodiesel in Iowa. Harkin is Chairman of the... more...
Jul 18, 2007 Questions to Ask Rudy Giuliani, If He Let’s You Ask Des Moines – In advance of Rudy Giuliani’s Town Hall meeting in Sioux City this evening, the Iowa Democratic Party thought of a few questions that Republicans should be asking the former Mayor but haven’t yet. more...
Jul 18, 2007 HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION WITH MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR IOWA’S 2nd DISTRICT Bill Includes Loebsack Requested Funds For Coe College And Indian/Dry Creek and Time Check Levee Flood Protection Project more...
Jul 18, 2007 Strict Constructionist: A Primer for Rudy Giuliani, Republican Candidate Does His Best Pandering in Western Iowa Des Moines – In a speech this morning in Council Bluffs, Rudy Giuliani did his best to boost his conservative bona fides. But Hizzoner’s record speaks for itself and it is unclear where he really stands on judicial nominations, constitutional interpretation and key constitutional issues. more...
Jul 18, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS BUSINESSES' COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN, URGES OTHERS TO FOLLOW SUIT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today applauded a pledge taken by 11 food and beverage companies to focus their advertising to children under age 12 on more nutritious foods. more...
Jul 18, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR PIONEER, PRESCOTT, SOLDIER AND IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three Iowa communities – the Cities of Pioneer, Prescott and Soldier – as well as the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate... more...
Jul 18, 2007 Harkin: Food Import Panel Another Missed Opportunity on Food Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement after the White House announced a new government panel to review the safety of imported foods and recommend ways to improve U.S. import monitoring. more...
Jul 18, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Brings To Light The Difficulties Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Workers Face Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack participated in a colloquy on the floor of the Unites States House of Representatives with Appropriations Committee Chairman Obey. more...
Jul 18, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE ENCOURAGES IOWANS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2007 ASTHMA WALK Announces Gift for Children With Asthma more...
Jul 18, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) CALLING ON CONGRESS TO CHART A NEW COURSE IN IRAQ As Prepared for Delivery more...
Jul 18, 2007 Harkin Announces $7 Million in Housing and Economic Development Assistance for Iowa WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that over $7 million has been awarded to Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa City, and Waterloo under the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. more...
Jul 17, 2007 Skilled worker shortage continues to affect Iowa, From Senator Mike Gronstal The availability of highly educated and skilled workers continues to be the number one factor in attracting new business investment and expansion in Iowa. Unfortunately, our state is currently experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, one that is estimated to grow to 150,000 by 2012. more...
Jul 17, 2007 Taking steps to make college more affordable for all Iowans, Legislative Report From Senator Jack Kibbie I strongly believe that every Iowa student who is ready to attend college should have the chance to do so. Most Iowans share that belief. That’s why we invest so much as a state in our community colleges and public universities, and in tuition grants at private colleges. more...
Jul 17, 2007 Improving the quality of home-based child care, From Senator Staci Appel Historically, Iowa has lagged behind other states when it comes to enriching the first few years of a child’s life. However, that’s changing as we increasingly understand the important benefits to families and communities when parents have quality child care options available to them. more...
Jul 17, 2007 What can you do to save for college?, From Senator Tom Courtney Students are simply being forced to borrow too much money – oftentimes more than $20,000 – to pay for school. Earlier generations did not start out life with such huge debts and that was a good thing. more...
Jul 17, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO EASE PASSPORT BACKLOG Washington, DC – Congressman Loebsack today backed legislation in the House of Representatives to ease the backlog that has made it difficult for Americans to receive passports. The legislation was unanimously approved by the House on a voice vote. more...
Jul 17, 2007 Rep. Braley Supports Legislation to Ease Passport Backlog Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) backed legislation in the House of Representatives to ease the State Department backlog that has made it difficult for Americans to receive passports. The legislation was unanimously approved by the House on a voice vote. more...
Jul 17, 2007 BOSWELL HONORS DR. NORMAN E. BORLAUG BORLAUG RECEIVES THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL more...
Jul 17, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes To Improve Public Safety By Providing Police and Firefighters Collective Bargaining Rights Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Loebsack voted for H.R. 980, Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Personnel. This bipartisan bill provides police officers, firefighters and other public safety personnel basic collective bargaining rights that will in turn further improve public safety... more...
Jul 17, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDING IN SENATE BILL TO MOVE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL COMMUNITIES FORWARD IN IOWA, NATIONWIDE Investments come in Senate agriculture and rural appropriations bill more...
Jul 17, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE PRESCHOOL GRANTS 52 Districts Approved to Help Increase Access for 4-Year-Olds to Quality Preschool more...
Jul 17, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR PRINCIPAL RIVERWALK & GREENBELT INITIATIVE $6 MILLION INCLUDED IN HOUSE ENERGY & WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 more...
Jul 16, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR LENOX, MERIDEN AND LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three Iowa communities – the Cities of Lenox and Meriden and Lakeside Lutheran Home. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry... more...
Jul 16, 2007 All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship Programs to Increase College Access in Iowa $1.5 million in State funding will make dreams of a college education affordable more...
Jul 16, 2007 Legislators look to Cedar Valley for solutions to energy issues and global climate change DES MOINES – State Senator Rob Hogg, the chair of the Legislature’s “Energy Efficiency Study Committee,” and other legislators will make stops in Cedar Falls, Waverly and Westgate on Tuesday, July 17, to learn more about how Iowans are helping reduce greenhouse gases and improve our economy by... more...
Jul 13, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ASSISTANCE TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN (DES MOINES) Iowa Governor Chet Culver today said the Iowa Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program will be expanding into 31 Iowa counties during the coming months making CASA available in all 99 counties. “The expansion of the CASA program will provide even greater assistance to and... more...
Jul 13, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES LOANS TO AID WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Planning & Design Loans benefiting 125 water projects around Iowa more...
Jul 13, 2007 Iowa Democrats Fight for New Direction in Iraq Des Moines – Iowa’s Democrats in Congress yesterday reaffirmed their support for a new direction in Iraq by voting to pass the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act (HR 2956). The bill, which would begin to responsibly redeploy our troops in Iraq and refocus our efforts on protecting Americans... more...
Jul 13, 2007 GOVERNOR’S FOURTH ANNUAL HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE STARTS MONDAY Theme is Teaming for Success more...
Jul 13, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER MAKES JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT GOVERNOR APPOINTS COLLEEN D. WEILAND AS DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR THE 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT more...
Jul 13, 2007 Huckabee Claims to Listen Only to Military Commanders on Iraq Strategy Then Why Does He Support Bush’s Surge? more...
Jul 13, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $2.8 MILLION IN DRUG FIGHTING FUNDS FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy has received over $2.8 million to fight crime from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). Harkin has been a steadfast supporter... more...
Jul 12, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR IOWA VETERANS CEMETERY WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin today announced the award of a $7.6 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the establishment of a new State Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. more...
Jul 12, 2007 Congressman Leonard Boswell’s Statement on H.R. 2956, the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Boswell delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act: more...
Jul 12, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS WAIVER TO ADDRESS GAS DISTRIBUTION AND LOW SUPPLY (Des Moines) – Today, in an effort to address low gasoline and diesel supplies caused by recent refinery outages, Governor Chet Culver signed a proclamation to temporarily lift regulatory provisions that limit the number of hours gasoline and diesel truck drivers can be on the road. Normally... more...
Jul 12, 2007 Huckabee Shoots for the Stars in Straw Poll Does He Know What’s Happened to People Who Finished Third? more...
Jul 12, 2007 HARKIN: BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S REPORT ON LACK OF PROGRESS IN IRAQ UNDERSCORES NEED FOR CHANGE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today regarding the Bush Administration’s release of a report stating that the Iraqi government has failed to meet any key political and economic benchmarks: more...
Jul 12, 2007 Senators Harkin and Feinstein File Amendment Requiring President Bush to Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have filed an amendment to the 2008 Defense Authorization Bill requiring President Bush to close the Department of Defense detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, within one year. more...
Jul 12, 2007 Boswell Continues Fundraising Success Over $525,000 Cash on Hand more...
Jul 12, 2007 Inside the Iowa Legislature, July, 2007 By Speaker of the House Pat Murphy more...
Jul 12, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Demands A New Course In Iraq Washington, DC – Congressman Dave Loebsack delivered the following speech in support of H.R. 2956, The Responsible Redeployment From Iraq Act. The Legislation was debated on the floor of Congress today, and passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 223-201. more...
Jul 11, 2007 Kreiman to help make Iowa’s criminal code a more effective deterrant to crime State Senator Keith Kreiman (Bloomfield) is working to make Iowa’s criminal code a more effective deterrent to crime. As legislative Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Criminal Code Reorganization Study Committee, Kreiman will help lead a comprehensive review of Iowa’s Criminal Code with legislators,... more...
Jul 11, 2007 Brownback Supported Bush’s Immigration Reform Well, For 15 Minutes Anyway more...
Jul 11, 2007 Huckabee Open to Expanding Iraq Troop Surge, When Will Republicans Accept Reality? Des Moines – Two days ago, Mike Huckabee said that he is open to sending more American soldiers to Iraq to support George Bush’s failed strategy. In the past, Huckabee has admired the president’s stubbornness in ignoring the will of the American people and the recommendations of the... more...
Jul 11, 2007 Braley Votes for Greatest Expansion of College Student Financial Aid Since WWII College Cost Reduction Act Boosts Aid by $18 Billion more...
Jul 11, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK VOTES TO EXTEND COLLEGE AID TO THOUSANDS OF IOWA STUDENTS Bill Would Boost Scholarships and Reduce Loan Costs at No New Taxpayer Expense more...
Jul 11, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE FOR HUMBOLDT WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing effort to support Iowa's first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that Iowa Firemen’s Association in Humboldt received $52,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Harkin is a... more...
Jul 11, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Iowa Lakes Regional Water. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jul 11, 2007 BOSWELL VOTES TO REDUCE COLLEGE COSTS Bill Would Increase Pell Grants and Reduce Loan Costs at No New Taxpayer Expense more...
Jul 11, 2007 King and Latham Vote Against Iowa Students, Republicans Oppose Largest Student Aid Increase Since World War II Des Moines – Today, the Democratic House of Representatives passed the greatest expansion of college aid since World War II. The legislation will boost student financial aid by $18 billion over the next five years and pay for itself by reducing excessive government subsidies to college loan... more...
Jul 11, 2007 King and Latham Vote Against Iowa Students Republicans Oppose Largest Student Aid Increase Since World War II more...
Jul 11, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CEDAR RAPIDS / IOWA CITY TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations committee, today announced that he secured $500,000 to help the Entrepreneurial Development Center in Cedar Rapids support the growth of local businesses in the Technology Corridor. This funding was... more...
Jul 11, 2007 Harkin Secures Provision in Appropriations Bill to Stop Sioux City Postal Center Consolidation Until GAO Recommendations are Implemented Financial Services Appropriations bill directs USPS not to proceed with consolidations until it meets GAO’s recommended criteria for making these decisions more...
Jul 10, 2007 Braley Brings Three Presidential Candidates to First District Democratic Workshop Event Set for this Saturday, July 14th in Peosta more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN SIOUX CITY Transportation, Development Projects included in Appropriations Bill more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN COUNCIL BLUFFS Transportation, HUD, Development Projects included in Appropriations Bill more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN CENTRAL IOWA Transportation, Development Projects included in Appropriations Bill more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN CEDAR RAPIDS AREA Transportation, Development Projects included in Appropriations Bill more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN DAVENPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations committee, today announced that $300,000 to expand affordable housing in Davenport was included in the FY 2008 Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development (TTHUD) Appropriations... more...
Jul 10, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Development Projects included in Appropriations Bill more...
Jul 9, 2007 SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) UNITES HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES AND BUSINESS LEADERS WITH LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HELP AMERICANS LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES, LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS Broad coalition endorses bill that would bring wellness into the workplace more...
Jul 9, 2007 Senator Harkin Keeping His Promises to Iowa Voters Des Moines – This year's Fourth of July recess marked six months of strong leadership from Iowa's Democrats, including Iowa's senior Democrat, Senator Tom Harkin. In the last six months, Senator Harkin has done more to advance the agenda of America's working families than President Bush and... more...
Jul 9, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS NEW BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS 128 Iowans appointed to serve on 35 boards or commissions more...
Jul 9, 2007 HARKIN PRESSES TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM DOWN TIME FOR TROOPS BETWEEN DEPLOYMENTS Legislation would assure troops have time to physically and mentally recuperate before being re-deployed to a combat zone more...
Jul 6, 2007 Rep. Braley, Rep. Loebsack and Rep. Boswell Keeping Their Promises to Iowa Voters Des Moines – This year’s Fourth of July recess marks six months of strong leadership from Iowa’s Democrats. In the last six months, Representatives Braley, Loebsack and Boswell have done more to advance the agenda of America’s working families than the Bush Republicans did in the last six years. more...
Jul 5, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS IOWA ONTO THE CLIMATE REGISTRY National Registry Will Help Establish Common Greenhouse Gas Reporting System more...
Jul 5, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on the Extension of the Joint Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) today made the following statement regarding the extension of the work of the Joint Task Force on Media and Childhood Obesity until September. more...
Jul 5, 2007 Warnstadt named “Friend of Housing” Work on behalf of service members draws praise from housing group more...
Jul 5, 2007 GOVERNOR NAMES ELISABETH BUCK AS DIRECTOR OF IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (Des Moines) – Today, Governor Chet Culver has named Elisabeth Buck as the new Director of Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). Elisabeth, Governor Culver’s current Deputy Chief of Staff, will replace Interim IWD Director David Neil in early August. more...
Jul 3, 2007 Romney Flips Again! Is There Anything He Won’t Say for A Vote? more...
Jul 3, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FOR COLLIS TOOLHOLDER, DECATUR CITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Collis Toolholder Corporation and Decatur City. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jul 3, 2007 Romney Praises Amnesty for Libby What Position Will He Change Next? more...
Jul 3, 2007 HARKIN CONGRATULATES IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ON INSTALLING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA TANK LOCKS IN ALL 99 COUNTIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a press conference in Des Moines today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) congratulated Iowa law enforcement officials for advancing the fight against meth by completing a statewide lockup of anhydrous ammonia tanks. All 99 Iowa counties have now been provided with tank locks. As a... more...
Jul 2, 2007 Ask Mitt Anything About Agriculture Subsidies Romney’s Policies Dangerous for Iowa more...
Jul 2, 2007 GOVERNOR NOW AUTHORIZED TO ORDER FEDERAL FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS Iowans Interested in Receiving Notice When to Fly Flags at Half Staff Should Contact Governor’s Office more...
Jul 2, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES INCREASED TOURISM FUNDING New Dollars to Extend Welcome Center Hours more...
Jul 2, 2007 From Senator Gene Fraise Laborshed program receives excellence award more...
Jul 2, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK KICKS OFF WEEK-LONG RENEWABLE ENERGY TOUR Loebsack To Visit Linn, Cedar, Muscatine, Washington, Lee, Johnson and Wapello Counties During Tour more...
Jul 2, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) On the President’s Commutation of Scooter Libby’s Sentence “We have known for a long time that this Administration has contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law, but today’s action by the President to intervene to save a high-ranking member of his Administration – who was found by a jury to have broken the law and obstructed justice, on behalf of... more...
Jul 2, 2007 Braley Statement on President Bush Granting Amnesty to Scooter Libby Washington, DC – Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement regarding President Bush's granting amnesty to Vice-President Cheney's former chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby: more...
Jun 30, 2007 Before Candidates Speak in Iowa Today, Remember What Their Real Positions Are Des Moines – Six Republican presidential candidates will be speaking to approximately 4,000 conservative activists today in Des Moines and will be answering questions on taxes, government spending, gay marriage, immigration and stem cell research. Before you hear their rhetoric, the Iowa... more...
Jun 29, 2007 Heckroth to help find balanced solution to livestock odor issues During the next several months, State Senator Bill Heckroth (Waverly) will work with a bipartisan group of legislators to propose a balanced solution to problems with livestock odors. Heckroth will serve as a member of the Legislature’s “Livestock Odor Study Committee,” which will provide a... more...
Jun 29, 2007 Congressman Boswell's July 4th District Schedule Congressman Boswell's July 4th District Schedule more...
Jun 29, 2007 McCain, Giuliani Misstep Again in Iowa What’s Another Angry Conservative for These Campaigns? more...
Jun 29, 2007 HARKIN: USDA REPORT SHOWS FARMERS EXCEED CORN PLANTING EXPECTATIONS FOR 2007/08 CROP YEAR WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, today issued the following statement on the acreage report released this morning by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The survey estimates that 92.9 million acres of corn... more...
Jun 29, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on the Closure of the Sioux City Police Meth Training Center “I was very disappointed to hear that my request for funding for the Sioux City police training center was not granted. After Congressman Latham left the 5th District, I worked to hard carry on his advocacy for the facility. more...
Jun 29, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS NEW EPC BOARD MEMBER PAUL JOHNSON NAMED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION more...
Jun 29, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO HEAR TERROR DETAINEE CASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear two cases on whether Guantanamo Bay detainees can challenge their imprisonment in federal court. more...
Jun 28, 2007 Braley Introduces Bill to Bring Doctors to Underserved Areas in Iowa Bill will Double Successful Scholarship Program more...
Jun 28, 2007 HARKIN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ENSURE RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR AMERICAN WORKERS Bill would protect pensions for rank and file workers, ensure employers keep their promises more...
Jun 28, 2007 Before Romney Visits Iowa, IDP Issues Reminder of State Law Des Moines – Recently, it was revealed that one of Mitt Romney’s top aides has been impersonating a police officer, attempting to intimidate reporters and driving the former Governor around with an expired driver’s license. Since Romney is coming to town tomorrow, in the spirit of bipartisanship,... more...
Jun 28, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN Contamination of Seafood from China more...
Jun 28, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON SENATE VOTE ON IMMIGRATION REFORM “America is a nation of immigrants, but we are a nation that believes in controlled immigration. Since the beginning of the debate on how to fix our broken immigration system, I have emphasized three core concerns: strengthening our borders, holding employers accountable if they hire illegal... more...
Jun 28, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH IN DES MOINES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Des Moines is receiving over $491,000 to develop and implement initiatives that will connect young people who dropped out of high school to alternative learning opportunities. These funds were made available through the U.S.... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that he has helped secure funding for legal services in the FY 2008 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill. more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDING FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AT IOWA UNIVERSITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that he has helped secure funding for scientific research at Iowa universities in the FY 2008 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill. more...
Jun 27, 2007 Schmitz to help find ways to give Iowa kids best start possible During the next several months, State Senator Becky Schmitz (Fairfield) will examine ways the state can help give Iowa kids the best start possible in life. Schmitz will co-chair the Legislature’s “Early Care Best Practices Study Committee,” which will provide a report to the Legislature in... more...
Jun 27, 2007 Appel to help find solutions to property tax problems State Senator Staci Appel (Ackworth) will work with other legislators, policy experts and concerned citizens to consider solutions to Iowa’s property tax challenges in an effort to ensure fairness, competitiveness, simplicity and accountability. more...
Jun 27, 2007 GROUNDBREAKING STUDY TOUTS FISCAL BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN PRESCHOOL Study Shows Iowa Will Get Back $8.40 for Every $1 Spent on Preschool more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR ENERGY RESEARCH AT UNI WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $1 million for the University of Northern Iowa’s (UNI) National Ag-based Industrial Lubricants Testing Center (NABL). This funding will be included in the FY 2008... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR CEDAR RAPIDS FLOOD CONTROL WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $150,000 for a flood control study in Cedar Rapids. This funding will be part of the FY 2008 Senate Energy... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CHARITON VALLEY SWITCHGRASS PROJECT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that $500,000 was included in the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to continue the Chariton Valley Switchgrass Project. The bill is expected to be approved by... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DES MOINES’ RIVERS AND PARKS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations committee, today announced that he has secured funding for multiple projects in the Des Moines area. The funds have been approved by the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee and are expected... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DAM REHABILITATION NEAR DUBUQUE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $5 million for the rehabilitation of Lock and Dam 11 on the Mississippi River. This funding will be part of... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RENEWABLE FUELS TESTING LABORATORY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $1 million for the Iowa Central Community College Renewable Fuels Testing Laboratory. This funding will be... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR IOWA STORED ENERGY PLANT WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $1.5 million for the Iowa Stored Energy Plant. This funding will be part of the FY 2008 Senate Energy and... more...
Jun 27, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE ANNOUNCES DATES, CITIES FOR WELLNESS TOWN HALL MEETINGS 10 events across state to focus on healthy living more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR WETLAND RESTORATION IN CLEAR LAKE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee decided to continue providing funding for the wetland restoration project in Clear Lake’s Ventura Marsh. This funding... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS MOVEMENT OF INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS COPE WITH LIFE AFTER COMBAT Legislation named after Iowan on way to Senate floor more...
Jun 27, 2007 Hogg to help make Iowa’s criminal code a more effective deterent to crime State Senator Rob Hogg (D-Cedar Rapids) was appointed today to the Legislature’s Criminal Code Reorganization Study Committee. As a member of the interim committee, Hogg will take part in a comprehensive review of Iowa’s Criminal Code with legislators, judges, prosecutors, and others. more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DAVENPORT FLOOD CONTROL WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved $1 million for a flood control project in Davenport in its FY 2008 appropriations bill. This bill is... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DAM REHABILITATION NEAR KEOKUK WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee approved more than $698,000 for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Lock and Dam 19 on the Mississippi River near... more...
Jun 27, 2007 Bolkcom to help find solutions to property tax problems State Senator Joe Bolkcom (Iowa City) will work with other legislators, policy experts and concerned citizens to consider solutions to Iowa’s property tax challenges in an effort to ensure fairness, competitiveness, simplicity and accountability. Bolkcom is the chair of the Senate Ways and Means... more...
Jun 27, 2007 Dvorsky to help find ways to give Iowa kids best start possible During the next several months, State Senator Bob Dvorsky (Coralville) will examine ways the state can help give Iowa kids the best start possible in life. Dvorsky will co-chair the Legislature’s “Early Care Best Practices Study Committee,” which will provide a report to the Legislature in... more...
Jun 27, 2007 Kibbie to help find balanced solution to livestock odor issues During the next several months, Senate President Jack Kibbie (Emmetsburg) will work with a bipartisan group of legislators to propose a balanced solution to problems with livestock odors. Kibbie will serve as a member the Legislature’s “Livestock Odor Study Committee,” which will provide a... more...
Jun 27, 2007 Statement of IDP Chair Scott Brennan in Support of the ONE Vote ’08 Campaign “ONE Vote ’08 is a way for Iowans to bridge the partisanship that so often divides Democrats and Republicans; we can all unite behind the goal of ending extreme poverty around the world,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan. “As the First in the Nation Caucus, Iowa has a unique... more...
Jun 27, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO HELP IOWANS ENTER THE WORKFORCE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the South Central IA Independent Living Center in Oskaloosa received $60,000 and Iowa Comprehensive Human Services in Des Moines received $50,000 to help local, hard-to-serve populations successfully enter the workforce. These... more...
Jun 26, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK RE-LAUNCHES WEBSITE Interactive Site Has Detailed Information, Helpful Links and Photo Gallery more...
Jun 26, 2007 Harkin: Korea Beef Announcement is Welcome First Step WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement upon learning that the Korean government would reopen their market to beef from six U.S. facilities. more...
Jun 26, 2007 Braley Office Can Help with Passports for Iowa Travelers in Need Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today reminded eastern Iowans that they can contact one of his three district offices for assistance if they are in imminent need of a passport for upcoming foreign travel. more...
Jun 26, 2007 HARKIN: IT’S TIME TO PASS EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement on the Senate’s failure to proceed to a vote on the Employee Free Choice Act. more...
Jun 26, 2007 HARKIN SECURES NEW FUNDS TO FIGHT CRIME IN IOWA Money Approved to Fight Meth, Provide Treatment, Solve Crimes with DNA more...
Jun 25, 2007 HARKIN: GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE FINDS GAPS IN PLANNING FOR AVIAN FLU OUTBREAK Inadequate federal, state coordination and rapid response planning cited more...
Jun 25, 2007 BOSWELL TO SING "TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME" AT THE 46th ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME Washington, DC-Tonight, Congressman Leonard Boswell, will sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at the 46th Annual Congressional Baseball Game at the RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC. With "Harry Carey" glasses in tow, Boswell will lead the crowd to sing the famous baseball song during the... more...
Jun 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Iowa Department of Transportation received over $2.4 million to cover costs related to providing assistance to Iowans affected by this year’s severe winter storms. more...
Jun 22, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR PFC. MICHAEL PITTMAN more...
Jun 22, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION DISCUSSIONS ON CLOSING GUANTANAMO BAY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) made the following statement today regarding news of movement within the Bush Administration to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay: more...
Jun 22, 2007 Braley Introduces Bill to Keep Doctors in Iowa Measure Would Increase Medicare Reimbursement Rates to Retain Doctors more...
Jun 22, 2007 HARKIN: Energy Bill Moves Iowa, the Nation Forward 2007 Farm Bill Will Build on Efforts more...
Jun 22, 2007 HARKIN PUSHES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) joined Senator Levin (D-MI) and members of the Armed Services Committee this week in supporting the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act. more...
Jun 22, 2007 HARKIN: Supplemental Funding Bill Supports New Conservation Security Program Enrollment, Fulfilling Existing Contracts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today said a discussion with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns confirms that funding Harkin secured in the supplemental appropriations measure will be used as intended for new... more...
Jun 22, 2007 **UPDATE: HARKIN ALSO SECURED FUNDS FOR SAC AND FOX TRIBAL HEALTH CLINIC** HARKIN: FUNDS APPROVED FOR IOWA EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, LABOR INITIATIVES more...
Jun 22, 2007 HARKIN, HATCH: GMPS KEY ASPECT OF DSHEA Senators Welcome FDA Guidelines for Supplement Manufacturing more...
Jun 21, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR CPL. LLYTHANIELE FENDER more...
Jun 21, 2007 HARKIN DETAILS PRIORITIES ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today detailed some of his priorities for the rural development title of the 2007 farm bill in his weekly press call with agriculture reporters. Following is the text of his... more...
Jun 21, 2007 Brownback Opposes the Minimum Wage, Iowa Passed Minimum Wage Increase Just This Year Des Moines – This year, Iowa Democrats passed an increase in the state’s minimum wage and give 250,000 hardworking people the raise they deserve. In contrast, Senator Sam Brownback has voted to eliminate the minimum wage for certain businesses, taking away protection for millions of workers and... more...
Jun 21, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR KIDS’ CORNER CHILD CARE, INC. Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Kids’ Corner Child Care, Inc. secured a loan of $1 million in rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jun 21, 2007 HARKIN: FUNDS APPROVED FOR IOWA EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, LABOR INITIATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that he has secured funding for Iowa education and health care priorities in the FY 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. more...
Jun 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER; LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE PROMOTE GREATER E-85 USE Governor Signs Third Executive Order to Increase State Government E-85 Usage more...
Jun 21, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Breakdown in G-4 Trade Negotiations “The G-4 meeting this week offered some promise in breaking the current stalemate in Doha Round negotiations. more...
Jun 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER STATEMENT ON NEW UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PRESIDENT DR. SALLY MASON (Iowa City) Governor Chet Culver was on hand at the University of Iowa to welcome new University President Dr. Sally Mason. Below is a statement from Governor Culver on the announcement: more...
Jun 21, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR CEDAR VALLEY TECHWORKS, INC. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Cedar Valley Techworks, Inc. of Waterloo received $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. more...
Jun 21, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that seven communities in Iowa received a total of $358,000 to formulate long-term regional economic development strategies. more...
Jun 21, 2007 Braley Announces Commerce Department Funds for Cedar Valley Techworks Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that the US Department of Commerce has awarded Cedar Valley Techworks, Inc, a $1.6 million grant for economic development. The funds will be used to renovate an unused facility at Techworks and to provide bio-based technology education... more...
Jun 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES HEALTH CARE COMMISSION APPOINTEES Five will serve on Affordable Health Care Plans for Small Businesses and Families Commission more...
Jun 20, 2007 Committee Examines Workforce Issues for Small Businesses in Renewable Energy Bill Introduced by Braley Provides Funding for Bioenergy Workforce Education more...
Jun 20, 2007 Legislators set sights on bipartisan health care reforms Former Governors to Co-chair Public Hearings to Gather New Ideas more...
Jun 20, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA): Before the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting & Technology “In recent months, Americans have experienced the sense of insecurity that comes with volatile gas prices – recently among the highest in U.S. history. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR OTTUMWA SEWER SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured $400,000 for the Ottumwa combined sewer system as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR MASON CITY HISTORICAL BANK BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that he has secured $400,000 for improvements to the City National Bank Building in Mason City as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations Bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 BOSWELL SAYS BUSH WRONG TO VETO STEM CELL RESEARCH Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell vowed to keep fighting for potentially life-saving stem cell research despite President Bush's decision to once again veto an expansion of the research that would bring hope to millions with life-threatening and debilitating diseases. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DAVENPORT SEWER SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured $500,000 for the Davenport West Side Diversion Tunnel as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR CLINTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured $300,000 for the Clinton wastewater treatment plant as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER HIGHLIGHTS WATER QUALITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN BURLINGTON Announced $350,000 in State Funds for New Public Beach Shelter at Lake Geode more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN: PRESIDENT BUSH HAS ONCE AGAIN FAILED MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WAITING FOR NEW CURES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today after President Bush vetoed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, a bill Harkin led the charge to pass: more...
Jun 20, 2007 Statement of Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan on President’s Veto of Stem Cell Legislation Des Moines – Scott Brennan, Iowa Democratic Party State Chair made the following statement today regarding President Bush’s veto of stem cell legislation: more...
Jun 20, 2007 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPROVES H.R. 2071, THE TRANSPORTATION ENERGY SECURITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION ACT OF 2007 INCLUDES BOSWELL'S ETHANOL PIPELINE LANGUAGE more...
Jun 20, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK SUPPORTS INCREASED INVESTMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Washington, D.C. – Congressman Loebsack today announced his support for H.R. 2641, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The bill will promote energy independence, increase federal investment in alternative energy, fight global warming and is currently being considered on the House floor. more...
Jun 20, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK SAYS BUSH WRONG TO VETO STEM CELL RESEARCH Washington, D.C. – Congressman Loebsack vowed to keep fighting for potentially life-saving stem cell research despite President Bush’s decision once again to veto an expansion of the research that would bring hope to millions with life-threatening and debilitating diseases. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DRIFTLESS AREA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured $250,000 for the Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations Bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 Harkin Announces Funds for Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that he has secured $750,000 for the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge as part of the FY 2008 Interior Appropriations bill. more...
Jun 20, 2007 HARKIN TAKES ACTION TO MAKE COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE Monumental increases in student aid highlight reauthorization of the Higher Education Act more...
Jun 20, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER, LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE TO ENCOURAGE E-85 USE Third Executive Order Will Set Goal for Fuel Use in State Government more...
Jun 20, 2007 Giuliani Distorts Record in Iowa No Wonder Iowans Are Not Taking Him Seriously more...
Jun 20, 2007 All Democratic Presidential Candidates to Attend August Forum with ABC News, ABC5/WOI-TV and the Iowa Democratic Party Forum to be Held at Drake University more...
Jun 19, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK ENCOURAGES VETERANS’ SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP Washington, DC – Today Congressman Loebsack spoke on the floor of Congress in support of H.R. 2366, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veterans' Programs Act of 2007. This legislation expands the already successful Small Business Administration’s Veterans business outreach center initiative... more...
Jun 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER AND GOOGLE ANNOUNCE $600 MILLION DATA CENTER IN COUNCIL BLUFFS New Information Technology Facility Will Create 200 Jobs in Iowa more...
Jun 19, 2007 BROWNBACK’S CAMPAIGN DOESN’T RELEASE TOUR INFO Is He Trying to Hide? more...
Jun 19, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR CPL. LLYTHANIELE FENDER AND PFC. MICHAEL PITTMAN more...
Jun 19, 2007 NUSSLE NAMED WHITE HOUSE BUDGET DIRECTOR Former Rep. Created Largest Deficit in History as House Budget Chair more...
Jun 19, 2007 Braley Statement on Nussle Appointment Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement on President Bush’s appointment of former Rep. Jim Nussle to become the Director of the Office of Management and Budget: more...
Jun 19, 2007 THE NUSSLE HUSTLE CONTINUES! Bush: “Jim Was a Strong Advocate for Fiscal Discipline” more...
Jun 18, 2007 NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN LEONARD BOSWELL BOSWELL REAPPOINTED TO DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION more...
Jun 18, 2007 BROWNBACK BACKS PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY Does He Support Benefit Cuts or Higher Taxes? more...
Jun 18, 2007 Braley Congratulates Winners of Annual Congressional Art Competition Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) announced the First District of Iowa winners for the 2007 Congressional art competition: “An Artistic Discovery.” more...
Jun 18, 2007 NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN LEONARD BOSWELL BOSWELL RENEWS CALL FOR SENATE TO PASS THE JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT more...
Jun 16, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON PASSING OF DR. JIM COFFEY OF EMMETSBURG WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today: more...
Jun 15, 2007 ROMNEY SUPPORTS PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY Ask Him Why This Weekend! more...
Jun 15, 2007 Sen. Harkin to Testify on Renewable Energy Needs Before Braley’s Subcommittee Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that next week, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) will testify as a witness before a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology. Braley is chairman of the subcommittee. more...
Jun 15, 2007 NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN LEONARD BOSWELL BOSWELL INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE more...
Jun 15, 2007 Goofs, Gaffes and Flip-Flops Cast a Cloud Over Romney’s Hawkeye State Visit Des Moines – After a week like this past one, smooth talking Mitt Romney could really use a weekend away in the Heartland. Romney returns to Iowa after a string of media reports detailing a sequence of goofs, gaffes and flip-flops that highlighted his superficial knowledge of foreign policy... more...
Jun 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND LOANS FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that families and individuals who suffered damage from severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 5-7, 2007 have been approved to receive more than $3 million to date in disaster assistance. more...
Jun 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO TRAIN LIBRARIANS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science received $881,692 to recruit and educate librarians. more...
Jun 15, 2007 HARKIN RENEWS COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING FOR RESOURCES TO HELP MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES New report shows significant shortfalls in the provision of services to military personnel more...
Jun 15, 2007 Braley Supports Largest Increase in Veterans Funding in History of VA Spending Bill Contains $6.7 Billion Increase for VA more...
Jun 15, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES Bill Includes Largest Ever Single Increase For Veterans Administration more...
Jun 14, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR PATTY JUDGE ANNOUNCES WELLNESS COMMISSION Five Commissioners Will Hold Statewide Meetings more...
Jun 14, 2007 NEWS FROM CONGRESSMAN LEONARD BOSWELL BOSWELL RECEIVES THE JAVITS-WARNER-O'DAY CHAMPION AWARD FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO THE BLIND AND DISABLED more...
Jun 14, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS IN WEST DES MOINES SCHOOLS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the West Des Moines Community School District received over $316,000 to strengthen its foreign language programs. more...
Jun 14, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS IN KALONA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Mid-Prairie Community Schools received over $238,000 to strengthen foreign language programs at Kalona Elementary School. more...
Jun 14, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Offers Amendment To Make College More Affordable for Iowa’s Students Bill Will Boost Scholarships and Reduce Loan Costs at No New Taxpayer Expense more...
Jun 14, 2007 Harkin Applauds Kellogg Company’s Renewed Commitment to Responsible Marketing to Children WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement in response to an announcement by Kellogg’s that it plans to drastically change the products and methods used in marketing to children under age 12. more...
Jun 13, 2007 HARKIN: RURAL SENIORS NEED EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE Legislation Would Protect Needs of Rural Health Care Providers and Ensure that Seniors in Rural America have Access to Quality Health Care more...
Jun 13, 2007 Braley Leads Oversight Committee Questioning of Embattled GSA Chief Lurita Doan Doan Under Fire for Engaging in Partisan Activities on Taxpayers’ Time more...
Jun 13, 2007 Huckabee Attempts to Deceive on Record of Increasing Taxes Don’t Believe Us? Just Ask the Club for Growth more...
Jun 13, 2007 Harkin: Funds Approved for the Burlington Northern Bridge WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that $2 million has been secured to help replace the Burlington Northern rail bridge. more...
Jun 13, 2007 IOWA GETS STRAIGHT “A’S” IN HEALTH CARE Private Health Foundation Gives Iowa Good Marks in “Health System Performance” more...
Jun 13, 2007 HARKIN SECURES FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW IOWA NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN IOWA CITY WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that he secured $13,186,000 for the construction of a new Iowa Army National Guard Readiness Center in Iowa City. more...
Jun 12, 2007 Sam Brownback: Out of Touch with Iowa Values Des Moines – As Republican presidential candidates try to convince voters that they are the “true conservative” in a bloated field, Senator Sam Brownback has gone as far to the right as possible. Brownback opposes abortion even in cases of rape, opposes the minimum wage and opposes stem cell... more...
Jun 12, 2007 FIRST LADY MARI CULVER LAUNCHES SAFE HAVEN CAMPAIGN Three TV Ads Aimed At Saving Infants Unveiled more...
Jun 12, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) Environmental Working Group Farm Subsidy Database more...
Jun 12, 2007 Senator Harkin Statement on Long Island Care at Home, LTD, and Maryann Osborne v. Evelyn Coke “I am disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling that home health care workers are not entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In 1974, when Congress amended the Fair Labor Standards Act, its main aim was to add its protections to more workers. While it is true that the law, by... more...
Jun 11, 2007 HARKIN CALLS ON SENATE REPUBLICANS TO HELP RESTORE ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE “I am disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked a vote that would have allowed the Senate to conduct an official vote of no confidence in Attorney General Gonzales. The Attorney General has shown time and time again that he has no respect for the rule of law or the system of justice. Time... more...
Jun 11, 2007 Braley Beat: Bypassing Passport Mayhem Long hours standing in line, a maze of bureaucratic red tape, and constant anxiety. The recent experiences of many travelers trying to obtain a passport for foreign travel has been a serious hassle. more...
Jun 9, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Celebrates Iowa Values and Democratic Activism at Hall of Fame Dinner CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Tonight the Iowa Democratic Party celebrated its 8th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner in Cedar Rapids. The annual awards dinner honors individuals for outstanding commitment to Democratic values and activism. The Hall of Fame Outstanding Supporter Award recipients this year were... more...
Jun 8, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS STATE DEPARTMENT DECISION TO ACCOMMODATE AMERICANS’ PASSPORT NEEDS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today praised the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security’s decision to allow U.S. citizens who have applied for but not yet received passports to travel by air to and from the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.... more...
Jun 8, 2007 Rep. Loebsack, Local State Officials, HACAP Officials and Local Families Announce Federal Funding Will Save Children’s Health Insurance in FY 2007 Emergency Federal Funding Will Fix HAWK-I Shortfall, Thousands of Children Will Keep Health Insurance more...
Jun 7, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR IOWA COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC GROWTH WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will provide five cities with community and economic growth opportunities. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jun 7, 2007 LATHAM PUTS CONVENIENCE OVER CONSTITUENTS DES MOINES – Today, Tom Latham announced that he is relocating from his 20 year home in rural Franklin County to Ames for his own convenience. more...
Jun 7, 2007 Braley Votes to Send Life-Saving Stem Cell Research Bill to President’s Desk Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) voted to send a bill expanding federal funding for life-saving stem cell research directly to the President’s desk. more...
Jun 7, 2007 LATHAM PUTS CONVENIENCE OVER CONSTITUENTS DES MOINES – Today, Tom Latham announced that he is relocating from his 20 year home in rural Franklin County to Ames for his own convenience. But this should come as no shock because, after twelve years of failing to deliver for rural Iowans in Congress, it became clear that his heart was never... more...
Jun 7, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR IOWA COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC GROWTH WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will provide five cities with community and economic growth opportunities. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. more...
Jun 7, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND LOANS OF OVER $1 MILLION FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that families and individuals who suffered damage from severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred from May 5-7, 2007 have been approved to receive more than $1.1 million in disaster assistance, including grants, from the U. S.... more...
Jun 7, 2007 HARKIN CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO SIGN STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT, PROVIDE HOPE TO MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement on the House of Representatives’ passage of S. 5, The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. Harkin has led efforts in the Senate to allow federal funds to be used for stem cell research that has the potential to... more...
Jun 7, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER VISITS FORT DODGE FOR THIRD “CAPITOL FOR A DAY” TOUR Celebration Marks 75th Anniversary of the Blanden Art Museum more...
Jun 7, 2007 Braley Votes to Send Life-Saving Stem Cell Research Bill to President’s Desk Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) voted to send a bill expanding federal funding for life-saving stem cell research directly to the President’s desk. more...
Jun 7, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes To Give Millions Hope, By Greatly Expanding Stem Cell Research Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Loebsack voted for S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. With this vote, Congressman Loebsack and the House of Representatives gave hope to 100 million Americans by greatly expanding scientists’ access to embryonic stem cell lines. more...
Jun 6, 2007 Republican Candidates Ignore Potential of Ethanol Iowa’s Issues Ignored at GOP Debate more...
Jun 6, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) at the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing “The International Public Health Threat Posed By a Patient with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis” more...
Jun 6, 2007 Hatch says commission will build on recent health care successes DES MOINES – Today the leaders of the Iowa Legislature released the names of the legislators appointed to the bipartisan “Affordable Health Care Plans for Small Businesses & Families Commission,” as mandated by House File 909. more...
Jun 6, 2007 GIULIANI TO TAKE NUSSLE’S ADVICE AND SKIP IOWA STRAW POLL He Does Know Nussle Lost Last Year, Right? more...
Jun 6, 2007 STATEMENT BY HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER KEVIN MCCARTHY ON STATE AUDITOR'S 2008 BUDGET REVIEW "We passed a balanced, fiscally responsible budget that lives within Iowa's expenditure limitation law. Our budget has a projected ending balance of $81 million and over $592 million in reserves funds, which is the highest level in Iowa history. more...
Jun 6, 2007 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RESPONDS TO IOWA STATE AUDITOR DAVE VAUDT (Des Moines) – Below is a response from Department of Management Director Charlie Krogmeier to Iowa State Auditor Dave Vaudt’s press conference earlier today: more...
Jun 6, 2007 Legis.News -- Inside the Iowa Legislature, June, 2007 By Speaker of the House Pat Murphy A PRODUCTIVE LEGISLATIVE SESSION more...
Jun 6, 2007 MCCAIN: ANOTHER TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY DES MOINES – John McCain has decided not to compete in the Ames Straw Poll; in the last 30 years, no candidate has won the Iowa caucus without competing in the August GOP event. more...
Jun 6, 2007 Harkin, Clinton, Tauscher Reintroduce Bill to Help Finance School Construction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) announced that they have reintroduced legislation to help school districts finance needed school construction and modernization projects. The Investing for Tomorrow’s Schools Act will create State Infrastructure Banks... more...
Jun 6, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES MESABA AVIATION WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING AIR SERVICE TO FORT DODGE, MASON CITY WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Mesaba Aviation Inc. was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation to continue providing subsidized essential air service (EAS) for Fort Dodge and Mason City. Flight service will consist of 18 round trips per week from Fort... more...
Jun 6, 2007 Harkin, Loebsack Urge Bush Administration to Approve Request for Iowa Disaster Assistance Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Dave Loebsack (D-IA) today wrote letters to President Bush and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Acting Director R. David Paulison urging them to approve Iowa’s request for federal assistance covering damage caused by... more...
Jun 5, 2007 Harkin Co-Sponsors Bill to Name Marshalltown Post Office After Fallen Iowa Hero WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today joined Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) in introducing a bill to name the Marshalltown Post Office the “Major Scott Nisely Post Office.” Nisely was killed on September 30, 2006 while on security patrol in Al Asad, Iraq. more...
Jun 5, 2007
Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on the Passing of Senator Craig Thomas
“I was deeply saddened to hear of Senator Thomas’ passing. Senator Thomas was a sincere public servant who worked hard for the people of Wyoming. He will be missed in the Senate. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.” ###
Jun 5, 2007 HARKIN CLEARS WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW IOWA NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER IN IOWA CITY WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that he helped to secure a funding authorization for the construction of a new Iowa Army National Guard Readiness Center in Iowa City. The Iowa City Readiness Center funding authorization was included in the Senate Armed Services... more...
Jun 5, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER REQUESTS PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION State Assistance Also Available for Low-Income Families more...
Jun 4, 2007 HARKIN TO MEET WITH GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP IN WASHINGTON D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will meet with members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership this Wednesday and Thursday, June 6th and 7th, to discuss issues relevant to the Des Moines area. Harkin meets annually with Iowa chambers of commerce to discuss issues ranging from health... more...
Jun 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO PREVENT YOUTH SUICIDE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa will receive $1.2 million over three years to implement the Youth Suicide Prevention / Early Intervention project. Iowa will receive $400,000 this year. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Health... more...
Jun 4, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE PRAISES CLEAN-UP EFFORTS AFTER EASTERN IOWA TORNADOES Lt. Governor Urges Iowans Wanting to Help to Participate in Tomorrow’s “Storm of Support” Relief Drive more...
Jun 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $2.8 MILLION FOR IOWA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Department of Transportation received over $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Harkin, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure these funds in the Surface... more...
Jun 3, 2007 GOVERNOR TRAVELS TO CALIFORNIA TO HIGHLIGHT IOWA'S GROWING WIND INDUSTRY Governor Culver to Join Panel at the American Wind Energy Association Convention more...
Jun 1, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR DES MOINES METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority received over $200,000 to lease buses. These funds were made available through the Federal Transit Administration. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. more...
Jun 1, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces Attendees and Awards Recipients for Iowa Hall of Fame Dinner DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party is pleased to announce that Senator Joe Biden, Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Chris Dodd, Senator John Edwards and Governor Bill Richardson will attend the 2007 Hall of Fame Dinner in Iowa. The annual awards dinner honors individuals for outstanding... more...
Jun 1, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ISSUES DISASTER PROCLAMATION IN WAKE OF EASTERN IOWA TORNADOES Proclamation issued for three counties in response to today’s severe weather more...
Jun 1, 2007 GOVERNOR RELEASES PRESCHOOL APPLICATION INFORMATION Preschool Application Info Now Available for School Districts Seeking to Apply more...
May 31, 2007 Seriously, Ask Mitt Anything Des Moines - After last night’s “Ask Mitt Anything” event in West Des Moines, the Iowa Democratic Party thought of a few questions that Republicans should be asking the former Governor but haven’t yet. Luckily, they have the chance to do so again today in Sioux City. (And remember, reporters... more...
May 31, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES HEAD START GRANT FOR EASTERN IOWA Funding from the grant will serve Johnson, Linn, Washington, Benton and Iowa Counties more...
May 31, 2007 HARKIN URGES STATE DEPARTMENT TO RESPOND TO AMERICANS’ PASSPORT NEEDS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin today released a letter he wrote to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on behalf of his constituents and all Americans urging the State Department to evaluate why citizens are experiencing long waits to receive a passport. more...
May 30, 2007 Romney Promising Four More Years of a CEO President Des Moines – As he starts his 2nd trip to Iowa in May, Mitt Romney has once again shown he hasn’t learned the important rules of Iowa politics: substance matters and Iowans expect more from their candidates than someone who wants to be the next CEO in Chief. Iowans expect their candidates to... more...
May 30, 2007 GOVERNOR CALLS ON CONGRESS TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATION TO IOWA'S CHILDREN Advocates for full funding of SCHIP during Council Bluffs stop more...
May 29, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Pleasant Hill, IA - Leading up to the start of summer, Congressmen Leonard Boswell has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the availability of alternative fuels at gasoline stations across the country. Boswell announced his legislation at a press conference this morning at Magellan... more...
May 29, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TAKES ACTION ON REMAINING BILLS (Des Moines) This evening, Governor Chet Culver has signed several additional bills into law: more...
May 29, 2007 HARKIN STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION REGARDING SYSTEMIC GENDER DISCRIMINATION WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement. more...
May 29, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Pleasant Hill, IA - Leading up to the start of summer, Congressmen Leonard Boswell has introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the availability of alternative fuels at gasoline stations across the country. Boswell announced his legislation at a press conference this morning at Magellan... more...
May 26, 2007 MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR CULVER AND LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE DES MOINES – Below is a message from Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge: more...
May 25, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Salutes Governor and Legislature for Expanding Civil Rights Protections Des Moines – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed into law SF 427, a bill expanding housing and employment civil rights protections to members of the LGBT community in Iowa. The bill was passed by both houses of the Iowa Legislature with bi-partisan support, making Iowa the 19th state in the nation... more...
May 25, 2007 BOSWELL TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS Congressman Leonard Boswell will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 29 at the Magellan Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill to announce legislation he recently introduced which would increase the availability of alternative fuels at gasoline stations across the country. The Ethanol... more...
May 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS BILL EXPANDING CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS SF 427 Expands Housing and Employment Civil Rights Protections to LGBT Community more...
May 25, 2007 With Gas Prices at $3.33 Per Gallon in Iowa, Iowa State Chair Calls on Latham and King to Join Democrats to Ease Pain at the Pump DES MOINES - With gasoline prices soaring to $3.33 per gallon in Iowa heading into Memorial Day weekend, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Scott Brennan today called on Iowa Republicans in Washington to help ease the pain at the pump for Iowa's families. [Source: AAA Fuel Gauge Report,... more...
May 25, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON HONORING AMERICA’S HEROES THIS MEMORIAL DAY “This Memorial Day, we will all find time to remember and thank the members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield. This year – as our nation is at war in Iraq and Afghanistan – our entire Iowa family is united in our respect for the Iowans who have fallen in those... more...
May 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CALLS ON PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO ACT ON SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES Governor Joined Governors Across the Nation to Urge Action in Washington more...
May 25, 2007 Harkin, Lugar Introduce Bill to Help Hungry Families Bipartisan Legislation Would Restore Critical Funding to the Food Stamp Program, Provide Additional Resources for Food Banks more...
May 25, 2007 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON SENATE VOTE ON IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING BILL “I voted for the Iraq supplemental funding bill tonight because this legislation addresses critical domestic needs. It increases the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour from $5.15 over the next two years; this is the first increase in more than a decade, and a top priority of the new Democratic... more...
May 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FOUR NEW OUTPATIENT CLINICS FOR IOWA VETERANS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced four new outpatient clinics for Iowa veterans have been approved for Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown and Shenandoah. These new Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) will allow veterans to travel shorter distances for services... more...
May 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNED SEVERAL BILLS TODAY (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver signed several bills into law: more...
May 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNED SEVERAL ADDITIONAL BILLS THIS EVENING (Des Moines) This evening, Governor Chet Culver has signed several additional bills into law: more...
May 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGRIMERGENT TECHNOLOGY PARK washington, d.c. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Des Moines received over $244,000 to acquire land for the Agrimergent Technology Park. This new business park will accelerate development in East/ Southeast Des Moines. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of... more...
May 25, 2007 Legis.News -- Inside the Iowa Legislature By Speaker of the House Pat Murphy more...
May 24, 2007 Braley Joins Rep. Hare to Introduce Bill Making VA Healthcare Mandatory Federal Spending Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) joined Rep. Phil Hare (D-Illinois) to introduce legislation making Veterans Administration healthcare spending a mandatory part of the federal budget. more...
May 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER DECLARES MAY 24, 2007 AS “ZACH JOHNSON DAY” (Des Moines) On Thursday, May 24, 2007, Governor Chet Culver, golfers from across the state, and hundreds of Iowans welcomed the 2007 Masters Champion, and Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson back to Iowa. Governor Culver read a proclamation in the Capitol rotunda declaring today “Zach Johnson Day”... more...
May 24, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO BETTER SERVE VETERANS ON EVE OF MEMORIAL DAY Washington, D.C. - Congressman Loebsack supported bipartisan legislation addressing urgent healthcare needs of our nation's veterans. These are critical to fulfilling the promises we have made to those who have served our nation with bravery and honor. more...
May 24, 2007 Braley Supports Legislation to Improve Benefits and Services for Returning Troops Washington, DC –Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives today to pass legislation to improve benefits and services for America’s veterans. more...
May 24, 2007 BOSWELL VOTES TO HONOR VETERANS, IMPROVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR RETURNING TROOPS Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to pass legislation to improve benefits and services for America's veterans. more...
May 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR IOWA BUSINESSES, WATER SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Iowa business expansion and a proposed wastewater system in the City of Macksburg. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry... more...
May 24, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR TIPTON SOLDIER more...
May 24, 2007 HARKIN: IOM REPORT SHOWS CONGRESS MUST ACT TO CURB YOUTH SMOKING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today released the following statement praising the Institute of Medicine’s newly-released report “Ending the Tobacco Problem: A Blueprint for the Nation.” This report shows that if the federal government takes appropriation action to regulate the use... more...
May 24, 2007 Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie requests investigation into alleged gasoline price gouging; Advocates immediate increase in ethanol use Today Iowa Senate President Jack Kibbie asked members of Congress from Iowa to immediately initiate a Congressional inquiry into the dramatic price increases of gasoline and fuel. more...
May 24, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF FIRST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Linn Community Care, a not-for-profit organization that makes primary health care available to low-income Iowans, has been designated as a federal community health center. This means that Linn Community Care will receive $650,000... more...
May 24, 2007 Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Forwards Farm Bill Recommendations to House Agriculture Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry approved proposals for the Farm Bill sections under its jurisdiction. Congressman Leonard Boswell is the Chairman of the Subcommittee. more...
May 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS BILLS HONORING IOWA TROOPS & VETERANS (Des Moines) Today in Sioux City, Governor Chet Culver signed three separate bills honoring Iowa’s men and women in the armed forces and Iowa’s veterans. The bills, SF 586 (Gold Star Plates), HF 749 (Military Plates) and SF 578 (Vietnam Vet Bonus), were signed into law at a ceremony in Sioux... more...
May 24, 2007 Harkin Announces Funds for Alcohol Abuse Reduction Program in Mount Vernon Community School District Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Mount Vernon Community School District received $361,514 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Alcohol Abuse Reduction Grants Program. The funds will be used for an innovative and effective alcohol abuse prevention program. more...
May 24, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNED SEVERAL BILLS TODAY (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver signed several bills into law: more...
May 24, 2007 Braley Statement on Iraq War Vote Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) released the following statement after voting against an Iraq War bill that lacked any timetable to redeploy US troops from Iraq or any meaningful benchmarks to hold the Iraqi governmental accountable for key reforms: more...
May 24, 2007 Congressman Loebsack: We Need A New Course In Iraq Washington, DC - Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on HR 2206. more...
May 23, 2007 HARKIN WORKS TO PROTECT POSTAL SERVICE, STOP OUTSOURCING OF MAIL DELIVERY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced legislation to prevent the United States Postal Service (USPS) from hiring unscreened and untrained contractors to deliver mail to homes across America. Outsourcing mail carriers jeopardizes the reliable and secure delivery of mail... more...
May 23, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS HISTORIC POWER FUND INTO LAW GOVERNOR SIGNS POWER FUND POLICY IN AMES; SIGNS POWER FUND APPROPRIATIONS IN CEDAR FALLS more...
May 23, 2007 HARKIN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CLOSE GUANTANAMO BAY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today introduced legislation requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In the wake of human rights abuses, leaders from across the political spectrum at home and abroad have agreed that the... more...
May 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS TAKES ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver signed the following pieces of legislation into law today: more...
May 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Invokes Line-Item Veto Authority more...
May 22, 2007 Harkin Urges Bush Administration to Approve Request for Disaster Assistance Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today wrote letters to President Bush, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Acting Director R. David Paulison, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Rob Portman urging them to approve... more...
May 22, 2007 THREE NURSING HOMES RECEIVE GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE Selections announced today at the Governor’s Conference on Aging more...
May 22, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) BSE RISK CLASSIFICATION BY OIE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement after the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) classified the United States as a controlled risk country for bovine spongiform... more...
May 22, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS BILL LAW HELPS WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES START SMALL BUSINESSES more...
May 22, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR MOUNT PLEASANT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Mount Pleasant received $238,450 to improve infrastructure at Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport. This grant was made available by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a member of the Senate panel which funds... more...
May 22, 2007 BOSWELL AND MORAN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leading up to the Memorial Day holiday and the start of summer, Congressmen Leonard Boswell (D-IA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today introduced legislation to increase the availability of alternative fuels at gasoline stations across the country. The Ethanol Infrastructure Expansion... more...
May 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CONGRATULATES ZACH JOHNSON ON ANOTHER WIN GOVERNOR LOOKS FORWARD TO CELEBRATING "ZACH JOHNSON DAY" THIS COMING THURSDAY more...
May 21, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT BILL DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today signed Senate File 566, a bill that increases funding for the state historic tax credit program to promote preservation of historic buildings and serves as an economic stimulus for communities. more...
May 21, 2007 HARKIN: HIGH GAS PRICES PROVE WE MUST INCREASE OUR NATION’S INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA today issued the following statement in response to gas prices once again hitting record levels. According to AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is today $3.19. In Iowa, prices are above... more...
May 21, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR BELLE PLAINE AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Belle Plaine received $123,500 to improve infrastructure at Belle Plaine Municipal Airport. more...
May 19, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER REQUESTS PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION Governor asks for federal assistance after spring rains and flooding cause substantial damage to property more...
May 18, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $2.3 MILLION TO HELP CRIME VICTIMS IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. —Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Iowa Department of Justice received over $2.3 million to help eligible crime victims cover expenses related to the crime. Funds can be used to pay for medical and funeral costs, mental health counseling, loss of wages or... more...
May 18, 2007 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE RECEIVED 250 GENERATION IOWA APPLICATIONS OFFICE RECEIVED MORE THAN 150 APPLICATIONS IN LAST TWO WEEKS more...
May 17, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS, BETTER EQUIP OUR NATIONAL GUARD AND INCREASE OVERSIGHT ON THE WAR IN IRAQ Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted in support of H.R. 1585, the FY 2008 Defense Authorization Bill. This bill takes our country in a New Direction by better supporting our Service Members and their families, providing needed military equipment and training for our... more...
May 17, 2007 House Passes Braley Amendment for National Guard and Reserve Families Amendment a “Critical First Step” for Soldiers’ Families Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment introduced by Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) that requires the Pentagon to investigate implementing two programs for National Guard and Reserve families: more...
May 17, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) House Farm Bill Proposal and Conservation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following statement in response to news that the House farm bill proposal will restrict funding for conservation needs. more...
May 17, 2007 Senator Grassley challenged to stand up for Iowa’s kids Statement by State Senator Jack Hatch, chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee more...
May 17, 2007 Governor Culver Kicks off “Capitol for a Day” Tour Signs Film Bill, Promotes Economic Development During Day in Dubuque more...
May 17, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER CONGRATULATES U.S. HOUSE ON PASSING 2008 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL The bill repeals language that would have restricted Governors’ ability to act swiftly in times of a national disaster more...
May 16, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) Budget resolution conference report and the 2007 farm bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement on a budget resolution agreed to by Senate and House negotiators and its impact on the 2007 farm bill. The full Senate and House are each... more...
May 16, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces Biden to Attend Iowa Hall of Fame Awards Dinner DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party today announced that Senator Joe Biden will join Governor Bill Richardson and Senators John Edwards, Chris Dodd and Hillary Clinton at the 2007 Hall of Fame Dinner in Iowa. The Hall of Fame Awards Dinner will be held on June 2, 2007 in Cedar Rapids, IA... more...
May 16, 2007 HARKIN MEASURE ENCOURAGES YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today introduced legislation to encourage a new generation to pursue a career in farming and ranching. Over the next two decades, an estimated 400 million acres of agricultural... more...
May 16, 2007 Braley Calls for Independent Ethics Commission in House Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) joined his freshman Democratic colleagues in a press conference to call for the establishment of an independent ethics commission to enforce House ethics rules. more...
May 16, 2007 HARKIN JOINS LANCE ARMSTRONG AT RALLY URGING SUPPORT FOR THE CANCER SCREENING, TREATMENT, AND SURVIVORSHIP ACT OF 2007 12 Iowa Advocates participate in rally marking Live Strong Day more...
May 16, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TAKES ACTION ON LEGISLATION (Des Moines) – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed the following legislation: more...
May 16, 2007 HARKIN HAILS PASSAGE OF 2007 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today hailed the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007. Differences between the Senate measure and the bill passed by the House will now be worked out before the bill is sent to the president’s desk this summer to be... more...
May 15, 2007 REP. LOEBSACK VOTES TO PLACE MORE POLICE ON IOWA'S STREETS Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted in support of H.R. 1700, COPS Reauthorization Act of 2007. This bipartisan bill authorizes a total of $1.15 billion for Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) programs a year over the next six years. To date the program has put... more...
May 15, 2007 Chairmen Harkin and Conrad, Senator Klobuchar Introduce the Farm-to-Fuel Investment Act Groundbreaking legislation paves the way for investment in cellulosic ethanol more...
May 15, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Clinton, Marion and Marshalltown received a total of $800,000 for environmental clean up projects from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment Program. Harkin, a senior member of the... more...
May 15, 2007 CONGRESSMAN BOSWELL VOTES TO PUT 50,000 MORE COPS ON THE NATION'S STREETS Washington, DC - Congressman Leonard Boswell today joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1700, the COPS Reauthorization Act. This bill will help local law enforcement agencies hire an additional 50,000 police officers on the beat over the next six years. more...
May 15, 2007 Governor Culver Increases Earned Income Tax Credit Legislation Eases Tax Burden for Low-Income Families more...
May 15, 2007 House Passes Braley/Loebsack Bill to Rename Davenport Courthouse after Former Rep. Jim Leach Washington, DC – Today, HR 1505, a bill to rename the Davenport federal courthouse the “James A. Leach United States Courthouse,” was passed by the US House of Representatives. more...
May 14, 2007 Boswell Named "Blue Dog of the Week" Iowa Congressman Commended for Leadership in Congress on Behalf of America's Veterans more...
May 14, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER COMMENDS SIYAC FOR SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATIVE SESSION SIYAC Currently Recruiting Members for 2007-08 School Year more...
May 14, 2007 Senators Call on USDA to Issue Rules to Resume Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting Urge Adoption of Government Accountability Office Recommendations more...
May 14, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) President’s announcement to cut gasoline consumption WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today issued the following comment on an announcement made by President Bush to cut gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. more...
May 14, 2007 HARKIN TO MEET WITH MARSHALLTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will meet with members of the Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15 to discuss issues relevant to the Marshalltown area. Harkin meets annually with Iowa chambers of commerce to discuss issues ranging from health care to economic... more...
May 11, 2007 Governor Suspends Highway Load Limits to Assist Kansas Storm Victims DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today has issued an emergency proclamation suspending weight limits on Iowa’s highways to assist in recovery efforts following last weekend’s severe weather in Kansas. The proclamation eases weight restrictions on semi-trailers who are delivering supplies to... more...
May 11, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $4.7 MILLION TO HELP IOWANS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Continuing his effort to expand Iowans’ access to higher education, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that 15 institutions of higher education in Iowa received over $4.7 million to help low-income students prepare for college. These funds were made available through the... more...
May 11, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE AT IOWA AIRPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Sioux Gateway Airport received $200,450 and the State of Iowa received $110,000 to make infrastructure improvements at local airports. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a... more...
May 11, 2007 Governor Culver Signs Legislation for Regents Infrastructure Improvements Also Signs Updated Utility Tax Law to help Linn County, 10 other bills more...
May 11, 2007 CONGRESSMAN LEONARD BOSWELL'S STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 Last night, the House of Representatives passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, H.R. 2082. The bill authorizes $48 billion for sixteen U.S. intelligence agencies, including the CIA, the National Security Agency and intelligence activities of the Defense Department, the... more...
May 11, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR OELWEIN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Oelwein Municipal Airport received $328,000 to construct a hangar and rehabilitate a terminal building. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harkin is a senior member of the panel which... more...
May 10, 2007 HARKIN URGES SENATE PASSAGE OF 2007 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today urged the Senate to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007. The legislation would provide much-needed funding and authority to the Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to Mississippi River transportation, while taking... more...
May 10, 2007 HARKIN INTRODUCES BILL TO FIGHT METH BY EXPANDING TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS LEGISLATION WOULD EXPAND ACCESS TO CRITICAL PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS more...
May 10, 2007 Braley Passes First Bill in House Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act Will Increase Opportunities for Small Businesses more...
May 10, 2007 Braley Votes for Timetable to Redeploy US Troops from Iraq Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) released the following statement after voting in favor of two bills—HR 2237 and HR 2206—to fund US troops in Iraq and set a timetable for redeploying them from Iraq: more...
May 10, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Continues To Vote For A New Direction In Iraq Washington, DC - Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on HR 2206, U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act. more...
May 9, 2007 HARKIN APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF FDA REVITALIZATION BILL THAT INCLUDES ROBERTS-HARKIN AMENDMENT REQURING MORE DISCLOSURE IN DRUG ADVERTISING MEASURE WILL HELP TO REDUCE OVERALL COSTS OF HEALTHCARE more...
May 9, 2007 HARKIN TO MEET WITH SOUTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY LEADERS IN WASHINGTON D.C. TODAY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will meet with representatives from the Southeast Iowa Great River Region today to discuss issues relevant to local communities including Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk and Mount Pleasant. Harkin meets annually with Iowa chambers of commerce and... more...
May 9, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) SENATE AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE HEARING ON ENERGY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FARM BILL “Good morning and welcome to this hearing of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. more...
May 9, 2007 Harkin Announces $13.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Iowa WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced over $13.5 million for Des Moines and the Iowa State Housing Assistance Program today from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD). These funds were allocated from the following programs: American Dream Downpayment... more...
May 9, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER TAKES ACTION ON 25 BILLS (Des Moines) – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed the following bills: more...
May 9, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER ACTIVATES GRANT PROGRAM IN WAKE OF IOWA FLOODS Residents of five counties eligible to apply more...
May 9, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO HELP FORMER MAYTAG WORKERS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa Workforce Development received over $263,000 to help workers affected by the closing of the former Maytag plant in Newton. These funds were awarded through the Department of Labor’s National Emergency Grant program. Harkin is... more...
May 9, 2007 Harkin Presses for Comprehensive Wellness Initiative to Fight Chronic Disease, Obesity and Reduce Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today reintroduced major legislation to transform our health care system and reduce health care costs by giving Americans access to better preventive care and consumer information to encourage healthier lifestyles. The HeLP America Act of 2007... more...
May 9, 2007 BOSWELL ANNOUNCES DEPT. OF LABOR AWARD FOR LAID OFF WORKERS AT WHIRLPOOL Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell was notified that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the Iowa Workforce Development a National Emergency Grant of $263,367 to provide services to laid off workers at the Whirlpool plant in Newton. The grant will provide workers with... more...
May 9, 2007 BOSWELL VOTES TO PROTECT AMERICA, INCREASE FUNDING FOR HOMELAND SECURITY Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell today joined a bipartisan majority in Congress to pass legislation to protect America, support first responders and increase funding for homeland security. H.R. 1684, the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act was approved by a vote... more...
May 9, 2007 Romney’s New Ad Can’t Buy Security Credentials Des Moines – Smooth talking Mitt Romney today unveiled yet another new television ad. While the ad ostensibly focuses on national security, it fails to outline a plan for what Romney would do in Iraq, or even mention the war. The fact is Mitt Romney's plan for Iraq is four more years of President... more...
May 8, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR DAVENPORT SOLDIER more...
May 8, 2007 Senate Oversight Chair encouraged by Iowa Student Loan’s review of current practices A statement by Senator Tom Courtney, chair of the Senate Oversight Committee: more...
May 8, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR SEVEN IOWA COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced rural development funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven Iowa communities in Carroll, Fayette, Greene, Howard, Palo Alto, Osceola and Plymouth counties. Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition,... more...
May 7, 2007 McCain Brings "Awkward" Campaign to Iowa Des Moines - John McCain is participating in a series of town hall meetings in his first trip back to the Hawkeye State since he stumbled at the Republican candidates' presidential debate last week and was described as "awkward" and "like something out of The Shining". [politico.com, 5/3/07;... more...
May 7, 2007 HARKIN TO MEET WITH CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will meet with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 8 to discuss issues important to Clinton and the surrounding area. Harkin meets annually with each Iowa chamber to discuss issues ranging from health care to transportation to... more...
May 7, 2007 OBAMA, HARKIN INTRODUCE LOW-CARBON FUEL STANDARD THAT WOULD REDUCE EMISSIONS, DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL Legislation would expand the renewable fuels market to reduce carbon emissions more...
May 7, 2007 GOVERNOR TO LAUNCH “CAPITOL FOR A DAY” “CAPITOL FOR A DAY” TO START IN DUBUQUE AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTIES ON MAY 17TH & MAY 30TH more...
May 7, 2007 GOVERNOR ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIER GOVERNOR CALLS FOR FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO HONOR ALTA SOLDIER more...
May 4, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Hosts Roundtable Discussion With Local Veterans Iowa City, IA - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack hosted a roundtable discussion with local veterans. Discussed at the event were veterans' issues, including health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and life insurance policies. more...
May 4, 2007 GIULIANI DISPLAYS MORE FAILED LEADERSHIP AT DEBATE Candidate Tries to Overcome Struggling Debate Showing by Heading to Iowa more...
May 4, 2007 HARKIN URGES FTC TO INVESTIGATE CIGARETTE MARKETING TO CHILDREN WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Deborah Platt Majoras urging the FTC to investigate advertising practices used by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to market cigarettes to children, especially young girls. more...
May 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES IOWA FINALISTS FOR FEDERAL PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION FUNDING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that 51 Iowa communities are finalists in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) national grant competition. PDM grants provide funding for disaster mitigation plans and the implementation... more...
May 4, 2007 Harkin Announces $32 Million in Housing Assistance for Iowa WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that over $32 million has been awarded to Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and the Iowa State Program under the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Harkin is a senior member... more...
May 4, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR KORNERSTONE KIDS CHILD CARE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Kornerstone Kids Child Care, Inc. with a grant of $50,000. The funding will be used to assist with the construction and purchase of equipment for this new community-based child... more...
May 3, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes To Help More Children Arrive At Kindergarten Ready To Succeed Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted for H.R. 1429, Improving Head Start Act of 2007. As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Loebsack participated in drafting this early education legislation. This bill will expand and improve the already... more...
May 3, 2007 Bill to Rename Davenport Courthouse after Former Rep. Jim Leach Passes Congressional Committee Washington, DC – Today, HR 1505, a bill to rename the Davenport federal courthouse the “James A. Leach United States Courthouse,” unanimously passed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) and Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Mt. Vernon) introduced HR 1505... more...
May 3, 2007 Rep. Loebsack Votes For Hate Crimes Prevention Act Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted for H.R. 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This bipartisan legislation provides new resources to help state and local law enforcement agencies prevent hate crimes and prosecute those who commit them. Additionally, this bill... more...
May 3, 2007 Braley Investigates Renewable Energy Impact on Small Businesses in House Hearing Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) investigated the impact of the renewable energy boom on small businesses in a hearing of the House Small Business Committee. more...
May 3, 2007 Harkin Introduces New Tool for fighting meth Electronic logbooks would aid law enforcement, retailers more...
May 3, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR CLARKE ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Clarke Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. with a loan of $5.85 million. The funding will be used to build 68 miles of new distribution line and make other system improvements.... more...
May 3, 2007 PHYSICAL CHECKUPS ADDED TO MEDICAID, IOWACARE 18,000 IOWANS WILL BE ALLOWED TO GET CHECKUPS CLOSER TO HOME more...
May 3, 2007 GENERATION IOWA COMMISSION APPLICATIONS FLOOD GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OFFICE HAS RECEIVED 87 APPLICATIONS; DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 15TH more...
May 2, 2007 Statement of Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) at the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on “FY 2008 Budget for Global Health Initiatives” “I would like to welcome everyone here this morning for a hearing on global health. We have a distinguished panel of witnesses from the Department of Health and Human Services, headed of course by Secretary Michael Leavitt. more...
May 2, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Votes in Support of Veto Override Washington, DC - Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement on the Veto Override of the Iraq Funding Bill. more...
May 1, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his continuing support for Iowa education, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that school districts in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Iowa City and Orange City received a total of over $1 million to initiate, expand, or improve physical education programs.... more...
May 1, 2007 LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE MARKS MAY AS “ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH” Hidden Asthma Triggers Can Lurk in Homes, Work and Schools May 1 is World Asthma Day more...
May 1, 2007 Braley Statement on Fourth Anniversary of “Mission Accomplished” Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of President George W. Bush declaring on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln that major combat operations in Iraq had concluded: more...
May 1, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY HEARING ON CONSERVATION POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FARM BILL more...
May 1, 2007 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) On the President’s Veto of the War Spending Bill “Four years ago today, the President landed on the U.S.S. Lincoln adorned in a pilot’s suit, and announced that our mission was accomplished. And yet today, four years later, I received word that yet another Iowan was killed in Iraq, bringing the total loss of lives in my home state to 47. more...
May 1, 2007 Congressman Loebsack Disappointed With Presidential Veto Washington, DC - Congressman Dave Loebsack today released the following statement in response to President Bush's veto of the Iraq funding bill. more...
May 1, 2007 President Bush Denies the Will of the American People, Iowa National Guard Remains Stretched Thin DES MOINES – Four years after he stood aboard an aircraft carrier and declared “Mission Accomplished”, President Bush has vetoed legislation that would call for a change of course in Iraq. President Bush’s veto ignores the will of the American people and refuses to support calls for... more...
Apr 30, 2007 HOUSE LEADERS HAIL 'HISTORIC' 2007 SESSION Des Moines, Iowa - House leaders hailed the 2007 legislative session as 'historic' as the 2007 session came to a close on Saturday evening. more...
Apr 30, 2007 “Best session ever for young Iowans” Statement by Iowa Senate Leader Mike Gronstal: After a decade of partisan stalemate, Iowa is moving forward again. In education, health care, and economic development, we’ve made major accomplishments. more...
Apr 30, 2007 HARKIN: EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT CAN BOOST IOWANS’ HEALTH INSURANCE, PENSION BENEFITS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today urged Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, citing a new report which says that if this bill becomes law, more Iowans would likely have health insurance and pension benefits. Harkin is Chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services and... more...
Apr 30, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER APPOINTS TOM NEWTON AS IOWA DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver appointed Tom Newton as the new Iowa Director of Public Health. Prior to being appointed as Director of Public Health, Newton served as the Director of the Division of Environmental Health, a division within Public Health. more...
Apr 29, 2007 STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER ON THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION WRAP-UP (Des Moines) Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver commending the Iowa Legislature for their hard work during this historic legislative session: more...
Apr 29, 2007 FROM DAVE'S DESK... Congressman Dave Loebsack's Weekly Message more...
Apr 28, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BILL Signs 14 Other Bills As Session Nears a Close more...
Apr 28, 2007 Legis.News -- Inside the Iowa Legislature By Speaker of the House Pat Murphy EXPANDING IOWA'S CIVIL RIGHTS LAW more...
Apr 27, 2007 McCain Take Two, Candidate Re-Launches Presidential Effort in Iowa Today Des Moines, IA – Senator John McCain continues his sputtering campaign re-launch in Iowa today. Beginning a nationwide tour two days ago, the candidate makes his way to Iowa today, a state he chose to ignore during his first run for President in 2000. more...
Apr 27, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER SIGNS TEACHER PAY INCREASE LEGISLATION (Des Moines) Today, Governor Chet Culver signed Senate File 277, increasing teacher pay by $5000 dollars over the next two schools years. An issue that was at the centerpiece of Governor Culver’s campaign, this legislation will move Iowa from 43rd in the nation for teacher pay to 25th. more...
Apr 26, 2007 HOUSE EXPANDS IOWA'S CIVIL RIGHTS LAW Des Moines, Iowa - On a bi-partisan 59-37 vote, the Iowa House expanded Iowa's civil rights law to end discrimination in housing or the workplace based on sexual orientation. more...
Apr 26, 2007 STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER ON PASSAGE OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL (Des Moines) Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver commending the Iowa House for passing the Civil Rights bill 59-37. The bill now moves to the Senate for final passage. more...
Apr 26, 2007 Braley Supports Timetable for Iraq Redeployment Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) voted in favor of the House/Senate Conference Committee Report on the US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health, and Iraq Accountability Act. more...
Apr 26, 2007 HOUSE RENEWS COMMITMENT TO WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION Des Moines, Iowa - Affordable higher education and expanded preschool are the top priorities addressed in the state's education budget for next year. The budget, which was approved by the Iowa House early Thursday morning, also ensures teachers are certified in the subjects in they teach. more...
Apr 26, 2007 Dubuque Airport Manager Testifies Before Braley’s Aviation Subcommittee Washington, DC – Today, Bob Grierson, the manager of the Dubuque Regional Airport, testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) sits on the subcommittee and invited Grierson to testify. more...
Apr 26, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Announces 2007 Hall of Fame Awards Recipients DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Democratic Party today announced their annual award recipients, who will be recognized at the 2007 Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on June 2, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel in Cedar Rapids. Governor Bill Richardson, Senator John Edwards, Senator Chris Dodd and... more...
Apr 26, 2007 HARKIN: CONGRESS SETS FORTH A NEW, SMARTER WAY FORWARD IN IRAQ “Today, the Senate honored the wishes of the American people by passing a bill that establishes benchmarks for the Iraqi government to take control of its security and sets a timetable for redeploying our troops out of a civil war in Iraq. more...
Apr 25, 2007 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR CEDAR RAPIDS AIRPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids received over $3.2 million to rehabilitate a portion of the airport’s main runway. The airport is entitled to these Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) funds based on the number of passengers... more...
Apr 25, 2007 HARKIN CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS THE CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE PARALYSIS ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) has introduced The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act (CDRPA) to advance collaborative research in paralysis and improve quality of life for people living with paralysis and mobility impairments from any cause including stroke, ALS, spinal cord... more...
Apr 25, 2007 HOUSE APPROVES PLAN FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE Des Moines, Iowa - By wide bi-partisan votes, the Iowa House approved landmark legislation on Tuesday night to make Iowa energy independent and become a world leader in renewable energy. more...
Apr 25, 2007 GOVERNOR CULVER COMMENDS HOUSE ON PASSAGE OF POWER FUND (Des Moines) Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver commending the Iowa House for passing the Iowa Power Fund by a vote of 88-10. more...
Apr 25, 2007 STATEMENT OF CHAIRMAN TOM HARKIN (D-IA) U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY HEARING ON ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS: REVIEW OF FARM PROGRAMS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF FARM AND COMMODITY ORGANIZATIONS more...
Apr 25, 2007 Harkin Addresses Need for School Nutrition Standards, Responds to IOM Recommendations Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today responded to the recommendations on child nutrition issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for science-based nutrition standards for foods sold in school venues that are...