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...]
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...]
Three Iowa Democrats vote for Rx drug pricing bill
The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House voted for a bill to curb the costs of presscription drugs. Democratic Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque spoke during House debate of the measure, mentioning the family she recently met who have a teenager with diabetes. "They struggle … [Read more...]
Iowans see positive development on USMCA ratification
Iowa politicians, commodity groups and Iowa's business community are celebrating news of a deal that will lead to U.S. House ratification of a new trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will close out 2019 with a win for farmers who've had a difficult year, … [Read more...]