Four of the Iowans who serve in congress have announced who they've invited to use their guest ticket to tonight's State of the Union address. First District Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer, a Democrat from Dubuque, has invited a furloughed federal employee. Jesse Wegner of West Union is president … [Read more...]
Finkenauer, youngest woman ever to sponsor bill that clears House
A bill co-sponsored by Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer passed the U.S. House this week. "My bill helps small businesses compete for government contracts and research grants and gives them the opportunity to grow and innovate," Finkenauer said during remarks on the House floor. It's the first … [Read more...]
Axne says border wall is not fiscally responsible or effective
The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House took their first votes in the 116th congress, joining with other Democrats in passing legislation that would end the partial government shutdown. Third district Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says she supports enhanced … [Read more...]
Two Iowans among record 102 women sworn into U.S. House
Late this morning Iowa time, a record number of women will be sworn in as members of the U.S. House of Representatives and two of them are women from Iowa. Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque from Iowa's first congressional district and third district representative Cindy Axne of West Des Moines are the … [Read more...]
Finkenauer, Axne backing Pelosi for House Speaker
The two Iowa women who won seats in the U.S. House in this year's election are supporting Nancy Pelosi's nomination to become speaker of the House in January. First District Representative-elect Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque issued a written statement. Finkenauer said she is supporting Pelosi for … [Read more...]
‘Protect Mueller’ protests held in 11 Iowa cities
Gatherings were held in 11 Iowa cities just after sunset Thursday -- part of a national protest calling on congress to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Nancy Brown of Urbandale held a sign that read: "Worse than Nixon" -- a … [Read more...]
Finkenauer among at least 98 women headed to US House
Congresswoman-elect Abby Finkenauer says she's interested in serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee after she's sworn into office in January. "It's something that we have to make sure that Iowa's at the forefront in," Finkenauer says, "that we're investing in renewable energy and that we … [Read more...]