Congresswoman Cindy Axne is asking for an investigation of how the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration handled a complaint about working conditions at the pork processing plant in Perry. Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, said today it's clear the agency's review was "severely … [Read more...]
New House economic package includes $2.25 billion for biofuels
The $3 trillion economic recovery plan introduced in the U.S. House includes $2.25 billion for the biofuels industry. Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer, a Democrat from Dubuque, is part of the House Biofuels Caucus that lobbied for the assistance. "This is obviously a meaningful step towards … [Read more...]
Iowa delegation backs $484 billion COVID-19 relief package
All four Iowans serving in the U.S. House have voted for a plan to plug more money into the small business loan program that ran out of money last week. Democratic Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque notes $60 billion in the bill is reserved for community-based banks and credit … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers, ag leaders cite hits to rural economy
Iowa's congressional delegation and the leaders of ag and commodity groups are warning the coronavirus pandemic is significantly damaging the rural economy. Some dairy farmers have dumped milk due to the dramatic drop in demand. Tom Vilsack, the former Iowa governor who served eight years as U.S. … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Axne asks governor for ‘stay at home order,’ says it’s not politics
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines has sent a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds urging Reynolds to issue a "stay-at-home" order to fight the coronavirus. Rep Axne letter to Govenor PDF Axne says she's concerned that the numbers in the state are going to get worse. "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...]
Axne says she’s worried about on-going Middle East turbulence
Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says lawmakers need to know the backstory of why President Donald Trump ordered the airstrike that killed an Iranian military general. "There's no mourning over the fact that a bad guy's been taken out," Axne says. "It's the issue of … [Read more...]
Hamburg levee fight sparks Ernst and Axne bills seeking Corps changes
A bipartisan group of lawmakers who represent Iowa and Nebraska are joining to sponsor legislation that would help communities like Hamburg that are fighting federal rules about making temporary levees permanent. Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines, a Democrat, said additions to a … [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...]