Industry officials say up to 400 jobs in Iowa biofuels plants are at stake if the EPA's proposed standards for blending ethanol and biodiesel into motor fuel are adopted. Four plants in Iowa have temporarily shut down. Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne warns more may follow if the EPA fails to … [Read more...]
‘Outrage’ in Iowa biofuels industry over proposed EPA blending rules
Iowa's ethanol and biodiesel industry reacted in disbelief and anger today after the Environmental Protection Agency issued a draft policy on future biofuels production targets. The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association was first to react, saying he was outraged the EPA failed to … [Read more...]
Axne asked about impeachment at town hall in Creston
Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne says if investigations find President Trump abused his power, she'll support moving forward with impeachment even if it damages her bid for re-election in 2020. "If the facts point that the president did put our country in jeopardy and violated the … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Axne talks about support of House Speaker’s impeachment inquiry
The three Democrats in the Iowa congressional delegation support the move to begin an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says her support of the inquiry is based on the oath she took when entering Congress earlier this … [Read more...]
Axne, Loebsack, Finkenauer back impeachment inquiry
The three Democrats from Iowa serving in the U.S. House have issued written statements indicating they support the move to begin an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City said the American people deserve the truth and there is no other way … [Read more...]
Iowa Congresswoman Axne calls for impeachment inquiry
First-term Congresswoman Cindy Axne says congress has a responsibility to open an impeachment inquiry into President Trump's actions. Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says it's a "clear abuse of power" if it's proven President Trump threatened to withhold U.S. aid in order to pressure … [Read more...]
Loebsack says, if true, whistleblower’s complaint ‘game changing’
Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City says the allegations surrounding President Trump's call with Ukraine's president are "game changing" -- if proven true. House Democrats will hold a members-only meeting this afternoon, according to national media reports, to discuss the Trump … [Read more...]
Axne legislation addresses ‘surprise’ medical bill charges
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne is sponsoring legislation to address some of the unwelcome surprises on medical bills. "The Update Act will require insurance companies to regularly update their directories to prevent patients from unknowingly receiving out-of-network care," Axne says. The bill … [Read more...]
Axne says bipartisan talks over USMCA ‘going well’
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says the U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement "is in a good place" and key lawmakers from both parties are working on the final language that will be voted upon in the U.S. House. "I am thrilled with where we're at from an agriculture perspective, also from a … [Read more...]
USDA’s Northey and Congresswoman Axne host Des Moines forum
Former Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey, now a top administrator in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, today said farmers "need more assurances" about ethanol, but Northey said he's unaware of what's in the "giant package" President Trump is promising farmers. "I know there have been meetings and … [Read more...]