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Category Archives: Congress
Follow A Democratic Congressperson
How does one cope with the fact Republicans hold all four Iowa congressional seats? Figure out a connection to some other Democrat. For me, that’s Jan Schakowsky who represents Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, including Skokie, where our child lives. Her … Continue reading
Politics Doesn’t Change
Editor’s Note: I was cleaning up old email files and found this April 10, 2005 email from Dave Loebsack announcing to a small group he was exploring a run for the Congress. As we now know, Loebsack beat 30-year incumbent … Continue reading
Posted in Congress
Tagged dave loebsack, Iowa Democrats, Iowa politics, Rep. Dave Loebsack
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From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Is Everybody Here?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @Ocasio2018 Right now Freshman members of Congress are at a “Bipartisan” orientation w/ briefings on issues. Invited panelists offer insights to inform new Congressmembers‘ views as they prepare to legislate. # of Corporate CEOs we’ve listened to here: … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, Commons, Congress, Corporate Greed, Environment
Tagged Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, congressional orientation
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Iowa’s Republicans In Congress Vote To Cut Medicare & Medicaid
Iowa’s Republican members of congress have once again leveled a boot into the ass of elderly, poor and disabled Iowans. Thursday the US House held a vote on the 2018 budget resolution. A major feature of that budget is the … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Affordable Care Act, Blog for Iowa, Charles Grassley, Congress, David Loebsack, Joni Ernst, Medicare, Republican Policy, Steve King
Tagged David Young, medicaid, Rod Blum
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David Young’s Legislative Agenda Pre-Approved by Washington Republicans in Exchange for Campaign Cash
September 16, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org Young’s Shady Deal with the National Republican Campaign Committee Raises Serious Ethical Questions DES MOINES – Congressman David Young claims to be working for the people of Iowa, but it’s crystal clear he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, money out of politics, Republicn Policy
Tagged David Young
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Republicans Play The Outrage Card Over Netanyahu Speech
by Laura Twing There are many words available to describe how the Iowa GOP felt about Congressman Loebsack not personally attending the Israeli Prime Minister’s speech to the U.S. congress joint session. But they chose to use the word “outrageous,” … Continue reading
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Tagged GOP hypocrisy, Iowa GOP, Iraq, mideast conflict, Netanyahu speech
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A Progressive Agenda For The New Congress
The 2014 midterm elections are over. Republicans won with no platform, no plan, and no vision. They rode a wave of discontent with government and blamed Obama. While the GOP savors its impressive electoral successes, many voters remain discouraged. A … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, economy, minimum wage, progressive congress
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Rep. Dave Loebsack Wants To Permanently Ban Members Of Congress From Becoming Lobbyists
Working for solutions, not part of the problem, congress needs more representatives like Dave Loebsack.
Thank You, Dave Loebsack!
As reported here last Thursday Congress member Dave Loebsack stated: ““I pledge to never become a lobbyist,” said Congressman Dave Loebsack in a July 30 video, “and help introduce legislation to permanently ban other members from doing the same.” (video … Continue reading
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11,000 Iowans Affected By Republicans Blocking Unemployment Benefits
From Iowa Labor News Washington – This report shows that 11,300 Iowans have lost their unemployment benefits. “We hope that the Senate will take this important issue up again in the next few weeks,” said Ken Sagar, President of the … Continue reading
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