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Iowa Electeds, Candidates Warm To UBI Approach To Coronavirus
Andrew Yang, a former candidate for president, introduced Iowans and the country to Universal Basic Income when he kicked off his campaign here to compete in the caucuses. Yang’s “Freedom Dividend,” a $1,000 monthly paycheck from the government to all U.S. adults, was not enough to keep him in the Democratic primary contest, but now…
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Ernst Looks Ahead To Phase 3 Bill; ‘Will Not Leave’ Until Aid Passes
As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with Iowa reporters Wednesday morning, debate on the Senate floor was just beginning as lawmakers quickly work to pass an economic stabilization package aimed at assisting American workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support…
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Ernst Looks Ahead To Phase 3 Bill; ‘Will Not Leave’ Until Aid Passes
As U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with Iowa reporters Wednesday morning, debate on the Senate floor was just beginning as lawmakers quickly work to pass an economic stabilization package aimed at assisting American workers and businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support…
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Campaigning Amid Coronavirus: How They’re Staying In Front Of Iowans
Every campaign, from president on down, must adjust to a new normal: the virtual campaign trail. Sunday’s presidential debate was held in a TV studio with no live audience and both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have turned to the internet to connect with voters. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland and…
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Campaigning Amid Coronavirus: How They’re Staying In Front Of Iowans
Every campaign, from president on down, must adjust to a new normal: the virtual campaign trail. Sunday’s presidential debate was held in a TV studio with no live audience and both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have turned to the internet to connect with voters. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland and…
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Iowa Capitol Prepares To Close; Lawmakers To Meet This Afternoon
Iowa will soon join 11 other states in suspending its legislative session amid a mounting number of coronavirus cases here and across the country. Leadership in the GOP-controlled House and Senate announced Sunday afternoon the Iowa Legislature will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days in light of news the coronavirus pandemic has hit…
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Iowa Capitol Prepares To Close; Lawmakers To Meet This Afternoon
Iowa will soon join 11 other states in suspending its legislative session amid a mounting number of coronavirus cases here and across the country. Leadership in the GOP-controlled House and Senate announced Sunday afternoon the Iowa Legislature will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days in light of news the coronavirus pandemic has hit…
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Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa’s State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing process with the Secretary of State’s Office seems to have gone off without a hitch,…
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Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa’s State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing process with the Secretary of State’s Office seems to have gone off without a hitch,…
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Unlike ’18 Filing Period, Candidates Far Surpass Signature Requirements This Year
Two years ago in March, Iowa’s State Objection Panel met to consider eight challenges to the nominating petitions of several state and federal candidates, a process that significantly altered the races for governor and two House seats. This year, however, the filing process with the Secretary of State’s Office seems to have gone off without a hitch,…
