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Iowa’s legislators marked Sunshine Week, a weeklong celebration of transparency and accountability in government, by introducing bills to enable whistleblowers and shine more light on federal spending and the courts. Legislators also proposed legislation focused on biochar, beagles, biofuels and babies. Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren reintroduced a bill that would […]
over 2 years ago
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Grassley’s bill aims to close loopholes in child sex abuse laws that surfaced in the case of the former USA Gymnastics team physician.
over 2 years ago
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Iowa Republicans focused on student loans as the U.S. Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to Biden’s student debt relief program.
almost 3 years ago
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Former Ambassador Terry Branstad said proposed bans on investments with Chinese companies must balance security and economic opportunity.
almost 3 years ago
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Iowa House Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to legalize marijuana, citing competition from neighboring states.
almost 3 years ago
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College student loans were a target for Iowa’s U.S. senators, with Sen. Chuck Grassley working to abolish Biden’s forgiveness program.
almost 3 years ago
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Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation worked to spotlight immigration issues this week with a recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border
almost 3 years ago
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The discovery of a Chinese surveillance satellite flying over the United States drew alarm from members of the Iowa congressional delegation.
almost 3 years ago
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Iowa’s congressional delegation focused much of its attention on China this week, proposing various bills aimed at curbing Chinas’ influence.
almost 3 years ago
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The Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee will choose from three politically seasoned candidates to serve as the next party chair.
almost 3 years ago
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Iowa’s House delegation focused on transportation and supply chain issues this week, while Rep. Zach Nunn snagged a key committee assignment and Sen. Joni Ernst targeted Planned Parenthood. Iowa’s House delegation sent a letter to the Surface Transportation Board’s chairman, Martin Oberman, asking him to lift a planned weeks-long embargo on rail service due to […]
almost 3 years ago