Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

Sign Up For Legislative Website Training

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

facebook.com/iowahousedemocrats/ Excited to offer Legislative website training again! Have you ever wondered how to track a bill through the legislative process, find contact information for your legislators, research who sits on which committees and other information? Sign up to attend … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Three Congressional Democrats Send Letter To Attorney General Barr

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Halt Efforts to Strike Down ACA Protections Eliminating ACA strips patient protections, including coverage of pre-existing conditions, reopens donut hole and kicks young adults off parents’ care Washington, D.C. – Today, Iowa’s three … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Mid-Terms Review

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from Ed Fallon. First, I want to thank Matt McCoy for calling out Matt Whitaker (President Trump’s new acting Attorney General) for Whitaker’s politically-motivated witch hunt against McCoy in 2007. Whitaker was a U.S. Attorney at … Continue reading →

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Fred Hubbell Discusses Mental Health Care In Iowa

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Vote for Fred!  If you haven’t voted yet, click here to find your precinct polling place.   You can avoid lines and stress by voting early at your local county auditor’s office.

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Loebsack Took On Federal Government To Help Veteran

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“Reed Gillmor is a U.S. Marine Veteran from Davenport who served in the Vietnam War. During his time overseas, Reed was exposed to Agent Orange, a dangerous chemical agent that can cause a number of diseases, and caused Reed to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Democratic Actions and Events

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Friends: This is a critical time for final campaign fundraising so candidates can plan for what we can afford in the last six weeks of the campaign. Please contribute generously to my … Continue reading →

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2018 Iowa Legislature In Review

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Paul Deaton

Spirit of Citizenship 2018 2018 Legislature in Review By State Senator Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids Find bills at http://www.legis.iowa.gov More Damage to Iowa’s Working Families, Health Care, Women’s Health, Seniors, Students, Public Safety, and Natural Resources After the devastation … Continue reading →

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Here Come The Democrats!

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Kirk Nelson from Altoona shared these convention pics with Blog for Iowa.  Kirk shared that for him, the convention was characterized by the presence of so many smart, capable young people determined to make their country great again.  Here are … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To House Republican Leadership: Cancel August Recess

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Loebsack Calls on House Republican Leaders to Follow the Senate and Cancel August Recess House has only been in session for 56 days this year Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement calling on House Speaker Paul … Continue reading →

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Joe Bolkcom: Adjournment Looms “Not Pretty”

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From Senator Joe Bolkcom’s newsletter: Yesterday the Senate Appropriations Committee met twice to consider seven budget bills. The GOP-led committee had less than 24 hours to review the bills, and the public had zero opportunity to offer input. Rotten process. … Continue reading →

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