Republican David Young of Van Meter plans to review all the data he can from the 2018 election results before deciding whether to run again for congress. Last month Democrat Cindy Axne of West Des Moines defeated Young's bid for a third term, finishing about 7,700 votes ahead of Young in 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...]
Axne says voters elected her to ‘bust through’ DC gridlock
Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne says voters from Iowa's third district are sending her to Washington to collaborate, negotiate and resolve complex issues. "I truly believe that people are frustrated with what's happening out in Washington. Decisions aren't being made. There's gridlock and I think … [Read more...]