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Three Iowa Democrats vote for Rx drug pricing bill

December 13, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party, Republican Party

Iowans see positive development on USMCA ratification

December 10, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Abby Finkenauer, Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Corn & Soybeans, Dave Loebsack, Joni Ernst, Pork/Cattle, Steve King

Iowa delegation splits 3-1 on impeachment inquiry procedures

October 31, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

As expected, Iowa's congressional delegation has split along party lines in the vote on procedures for the next phase of the House impeachment inquiry. Republican Steve King voted no. Democrats Dave Loebsack, Abby Finkenauer and Cindy Axne voted yes. In a written statement, Congresswoman Abby … [Read more...]

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

‘Outrage’ in Iowa biofuels industry over proposed EPA blending rules

October 15, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Chuck Grassley, Cindy Axne, Corn & Soybeans, Dave Loebsack, Joni Ernst, Kim Reynolds, Pork/Cattle, Republican Party

Ottumwa eye doctor making another run for Congress

October 1, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

A Republican from Ottumwa who's a member of the state senate is launching another bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ran for congress in 2008, 2010 and 2014, losing all three races to Democratic incument Dave Loebsack of Iowa City. Loebsack is retiring … [Read more...]

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

Congresswoman Axne talks about support of House Speaker’s impeachment inquiry

September 25, 2019 By Radio Iowa Contributor

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...]

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

Axne, Loebsack, Finkenauer back impeachment inquiry

September 24, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

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

Iowa Congresswoman Axne calls for impeachment inquiry

September 24, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

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

Loebsack says, if true, whistleblower’s complaint ‘game changing’

September 24, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

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...]

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

Miller-Meeks explores 4th run for U.S. House seat

July 15, 2019 By O. Kay Henderson

State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Ottumwa is exploring a fourth run for a seat in congress. Miller-Meeks, a Republican, ran unsuccessfully against Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack in 2008, 2010 and 2014. Loebsack is not seeking re-election in 2020. Miller-Meeks was just elected to a … [Read more...]

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

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