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Steve King Votes Against Coronavirus Relief Bill
Iowa Congressman Steve King was one of 40 House Republicans early Saturday morning to vote against legislation aimed at helping workers, businesses and students affected by coronavirus. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with the support of President Donald Trump, passed the Democrat-led House 363-40. King has not said why he voted against the bipartisan legislation,…
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GOP Opposition To Paid Sick Leave Slows Coronavirus Relief Package
At a time of immense gridlock in Congress and the White House, it unfortunately is not surprising to see lawmakers accuse each other of partisanship as they try to quickly assemble a package of legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. So far, Iowa Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley have publicly stayed above the fray, leaving…
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GOP Opposition To Paid Sick Leave Slows Coronavirus Relief Package
At a time of immense gridlock in Congress and the White House, it unfortunately is not surprising to see lawmakers accuse each other of partisanship as they try to quickly assemble a package of legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. So far, Iowa Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley have publicly stayed above the fray, leaving…
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GOP Opposition To Paid Sick Leave Slows Coronavirus Relief Package
At a time of immense gridlock in Congress and the White House, it unfortunately is not surprising to see lawmakers accuse each other of partisanship as they try to quickly assemble a package of legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. So far, Iowa Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley have publicly stayed above the fray, leaving…
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In Iowa Towns, Mixed Feelings As Coronavirus Cases Climb
On social media, cable news and in communities across Iowa, talk of coronavirus and its rapid spread in the U.S. is dominating conversations between friends, co-workers and strangers. Wednesday afternoon, at the YMCA in Burlington, an employee jokingly told his colleagues, “I’m waiting on the pope to call it a biblical event.” The TVs, turned to…
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In Iowa Towns, Mixed Feelings As Coronavirus Cases Climb
On social media, cable news and in communities across Iowa, talk of coronavirus and its rapid spread in the U.S. is dominating conversations between friends, co-workers and strangers. Wednesday afternoon, at the YMCA in Burlington, an employee jokingly told his colleagues, “I’m waiting on the pope to call it a biblical event.” The TVs, turned to…
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One Year Later, Axne Still Helping Iowans With Flood Relief
Jason Hathaway had enough time to grab a few essentials, his pets and personal mementos before flood water overtook his single-story ranch home in Hamburg, climbing so high the gutters disappeared. Hathaway only lived in the house about six months before the Missouri River breached a levee on March 18, 2019, inundating two-thirds of the tiny…
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Where Iowa Federal Races Stand With 1 Week Left To File For The Ballot
The filing period for state and federal candidates opened Feb. 24 and closes 5 p.m. March 13. By then, Iowans largely will know what to expect on their June 2 primary election ballots. As of Friday evening, with one week still to go, here is where races for U.S. Senate and House districts stand: U.S.…
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Once Again, Trump Undermines Iowa Farmers With Biofuel Court Decision
Biofuel champions and farm groups across the country are rebuking President Donald Trump for what appears to be his latest turn against the ethanol industry amid reports his administration is looking for avenues to reverse a recent court decision against the oil refinery exemptions that have harmed a vital Iowa industry. Multiple news outlets have…
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Once Again, Trump Undermines Iowa Farmers With Biofuel Court Decision
Biofuel champions and farm groups across the country are rebuking President Donald Trump for what appears to be his latest turn against the ethanol industry amid reports his administration is looking for avenues to reverse a recent court decision against the oil refinery exemptions that have harmed a vital Iowa industry. Multiple news outlets have…
