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Axne, Finkenauer, Loebsack cast votes on veto override, $2,000 stimulus checks

December 29, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

The three Democrats representing Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives have voted to override President Trump's veto of a major military spending bill, but they've also on record now in support of Trump's call to send $2000 stimulus checks to most Americans. The U.S. House took votes late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Steve King

Southeast Iowa’s congressional race among tightest in U.S.

September 28, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

The race in Iowa's second congressional district to replace retiring Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack is considered one of the country's most competitive. Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa, an eye doctor, is making her fourth try for a seat in the U.S. House. On a recent Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Republican Party

Grassley and Ernst at center of debate over replacing Ginsburg

September 18, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has thrust Iowa's U.S. Senators -- both Republicans -- into the spotlight. The Senate's Republican leader tonight said there will be a vote this year on the person President Trump nominates to replace Ginsburg. Earlier this summer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Kim Reynolds, Republican Party

Loebsack says lack of internet access in rural America ‘unacceptable’

May 1, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City is among a dozen members of the U.S. House touting a plan that would expand broadband service in America. Loebsack says it is unacceptable that in 2020, many rural Americans do not have access to high-speed internet. As the spread of COVID-19 continues, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Technology Tagged With: Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Internet, Utilities

Iowa delegation backs $484 billion COVID-19 relief package

April 24, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Steve King

Iowa lawmakers, ag leaders cite hits to rural economy

April 17, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Corn & Soybeans, Dave Loebsack, Pork/Cattle, Steve King, Tom Vilsack

Finkenauer, who worked on Biden’s 2008 campaign, endorses his 2020 bid

January 2, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Iowa Caucuses

As expected, party-line split in Iowa delegation on impeachment vote

December 18, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Republican Party, Steve King

Pro-impeachment rallies held in six Iowa cities on eve of House vote

December 17, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt, Top Story Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Joni Ernst, Republican Party

Anti-impeachment rally held at Iowa GOP headquarters

December 16, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt, Top Story Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Steve King

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