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...]
Iowa delegation splits 3-1 on impeachment inquiry procedures
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...]
‘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...]
Ottumwa eye doctor making another run for Congress
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...]
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...]
Miller-Meeks explores 4th run for U.S. House seat
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...]