Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer thinks Governor Reynolds isn't going far enough in restricting the movement of Iowans to address the coronavirus outbreak. The Democrat from Dubuque has sent a letter to the governor, asking her to issue a statewide stay at home order. "Honestly we are past the point … [Read more...]
Finkenauer and King expect massive relief bill to pass House
Iowa Congressman Steve King, a Republican from Kiron, says he is not sure yet if the U.S. House will vote via telephone on the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill that has passed the Senate. He says they have been discussing the issue frequently. King says they've been having as many as two … [Read more...]
Finkenauer speaks about her battle with endometriosis
Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque is talking publicly about her struggle with endometriosis and she's forming a "Caucus" group in the U.S. House to focus attention on the condition that affects an estimated one out of every ten women worldwide. "It's time that people across the … [Read more...]
Finkenauer and Axne focus on mobile home park rent hikes
Iowa's two congresswomen are responding to residents in mobile home communities in Iowa and other states who are facing steep rent hikes. Congressman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says a Utah company bought mobile home parks in Waukee and North Liberty and dramatically raised … [Read more...]
Biden says Iraq a greater security threat after Soleimani strike
Former Vice President Joe Biden today said no American mourns the passing of Iran's top general, but Biden told an audience in Dubuque this morning there's no doubt Iran will respond with a vengeance. "This is all happening against the backdrop of a region that's on the edge of another major … [Read more...]
Finkenauer, who worked on Biden’s 2008 campaign, endorses his 2020 bid
First-term Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque has endorsed Joe Biden's 2020 presidential bid. Finkenauer worked on Biden's 2008 campaign. Biden returned the favor in 2018 and headlined a huge rally for Finkenauer in Cedar Rapids just days before the General Election. "I understand … [Read more...]
As expected, party-line split in Iowa delegation on impeachment vote
The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House voted to impeach President Trump tonight. Congressman Steve King, the only Iowa Republican in the delegation, opposed it. He said earlier this afternoon that Democrats were trying to undo the results of the 2016 election. "They brought this case … [Read more...]
Pro-impeachment rallies held in six Iowa cities on eve of House vote
Supporters of impeachment held outdoor rallies in six Iowa cities tonight. A few hundred gathered near the steps to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines, chanting and singing songs. Kristin Peyton of Ames came with a hand-made sign. "I dropped everything to be here," Peyton said. "I'm here for the … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers pushing to bring back biodiesel tax credit
Republican Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is joining with House Democrats Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer in working to revive national biodiesel tax credits. The tax credits would be extended 5 years under amendments being added to what are referred to as the year-end tax extenders legislative … [Read more...]
Anti-impeachment rally held at Iowa GOP headquarters
Republican Congressman Steve King has made it clear he'll vote against impeaching President Trump this week, but the three Democrats from Iowa who serve in the U.S. House have not announced how they'll vote. About two dozen people gathered at the Iowa Republican Party headquarters this weekend to … [Read more...]