by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 10, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Democratic congressional candidate Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque spoke for about six minutes yesterday at The Des Moines Register’s “Soapbox” at the Iowa State Fair. “I think it’s about time we start talking about hope again because I also...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 4, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
The U.S. House and Senate have each passed their versions of the next Farm Bill and now a conference committee of members from each chamber will meet to come up with a final version. Republican Congressman Rod Blum of Dubuque is hoping a work requirement for welfare...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 1, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Republican Congressman Rod Blum says he privately lobbied President Donald Trump on trade issues as the two flew to Iowa last week for an event in northeast Iowa. “Trust me. We talked about trade, trade, trade and how we need to get some of these trade...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 26, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
Governor Kim Reynolds and Congressman Rod Blum joined President Donald Trump today for a northeast Iowa event that Trump used to tout their campaigns, while Democrats suggested the two Republicans were afraid to publicly confront Trump on trade. Trump referred to Blum...
by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 23, 2018 | News, Politics & Government
President Trump is scheduled to visit Iowa this Thursday. Congressman Rod Blum of Dubuque tweeted about the visit, saying Trump would participate in a round table” discussion in Blum’s hometown of Dubuque. Abby Finkenaur, the Democrat who’s...