Members of Iowa's congressional delegation split on party lines in last night's vote to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff of tax hikes and budget cuts. All three Iowa House Democrats voted for the measure while both Republicans opposed it. Earlier in the day, at about 2 o'clock in the … [Read more...]
Iowa Air Guard’s F16 mission to end
At least three Iowa congressman will vote against a bill that would close the F16 fighter jet unit in Des Moines. The Pentagon estimates 32 people will lose their jobs at the Iowa Air Guard base in Des Moines. Congressman Tom Latham, a Republican from Clive, says the part-time guard unit's more … [Read more...]
Boswell bids a “fond farewell” to service in U.S. House (AUDIO)
Colleagues of Congressman Leonard Boswell held a tribute to him today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Hadn't planned on this all coming to this kind of a closure, but it's caused me to reflect back over life and I feel very blessed," Boswell said. Boswell's 16-year tenure … [Read more...]
Boswell loses, four other congressmen win (AUDIO)
Iowa voters sent Congressman Leonard Boswell into retirement Tuesday and reelected Iowa's other four congressmen. Republican Congressman Tom Latham faced incumbent Democrat Leonard Boswell after Iowa lost one of its five seat in redistricting. Latham told Radio Iowa he won by campaigning on his … [Read more...]
Five Iowa congressmen, four available congressional seats
Iowa voters will decide tomorrow which four candidates will represent Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next two years. Iowa currently has five congressmen. Two are facing off in one race, as Iowa lost a seat in congress because of the redistricting that followed the 2010 … [Read more...]
Two Iowa congressmen address regrets of campaign
The two incumbent congressman who're facing off in this year's election had their fifth "debate" tonight, and it was contentious. Republican Tom Latham of Clive is seeking a ninth term in congress. Democrat Leonard Boswell of Des Moines is running for an eighth term. One tense exchange started … [Read more...]
Third District candidates debate in Shenandoah
All four candidates who are running for Iowa's Third District Congressional seat met in Shenandoah last night for a four-way debate. Each candidate was asked whether he'd support a constitutional amendment to ban abortions, except in the cases of rape or incest. Republican incumbent Tom Latham says … [Read more...]
Latham and Boswell talk Afghanistan in 3rd debate
The two incumbent Iowa congressmen who're running against one another this fall would, under certain conditions, support bringing U.S. troops home from Afghanistan tomorrow. Republican Congressman Tom Latham and Democratic Congressman Leonard Boswell debated last night in Council Bluffs. Latham … [Read more...]
Latham, Boswell complain about campaign ads
During an hour-long televised debate tonight, the two incumbent Iowa congressman who're running against one another this fall argued about their campaign ads. Republican Congressman Tom Latham has an ad that blasts Democratic Congressman Leonard Boswell for giving his staff half a million in … [Read more...]
Boswell and Latham debate in 3rd District race
The first of a series of debates between Congressman Leonard Boswell and Congressman Tom Latham took place last night in Creston. The 90-minute exchange included topics ranging from the farm bill to health care and education to the deficit. Democrat Boswell noted one of the biggest problems … [Read more...]