From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz participated in the Center Seat panel on Special Report with Bret Baier on Wednesday, taking questions from Baier and panelists George Will, Mara Liasson, and Jonah Goldberg. They covered several issues including Trade Promotion Authority, the upcoming Supreme Court […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere Welcome to the latest round of “How do we distract them now?” hosted by the Divider-in-Chief and his boot lickers in the […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues asking Chief Justice John Roberts to provide live audio coverage of the landmark Supreme Court rulings on the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage. Grassley is a long-time advocate for improving public access […]
By The Iowa Statesman During a hearing of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made the following statement. • • • Today’s hearing addresses a timely and important topic. Thousands of children throughout our country suffer from rare, extreme […]
From Press Release Gov. Terry Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following individuals’ appointments are effective June 23, 2015, are unpaid, and are subject to Iowa Senate confirmation: County Finance Committee: David Farmer, Davenport Commission of Deaf Services: Nathaniel Garrels, Emmetsburg Plumbing and Mechanical Systems […]
From Press Release “Pawn Stars” star Rick Harrison joined Sean Hannity on FOX News last night to talk about why he’s supporting U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for president. He said, whether it’s because of Marco’s pro-business agenda or education reforms, “he just gets it,” Harrison said. CLICK HERE […]
From Press Release The Republican Party of Story County announced today that Governor Jeb Bush will be the keynote speaker for the fifth annual Judge Joseph Story Dinner. This will be the first visit to Story County by the former Governor of Florida. This special dinner will take place […]
From Press Release In response to a request from U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), the Justice Department said it will conduct its first “eight-factor analysis” of cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant. This comprehensive analysis will help determine the substance’s potential medical benefit […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is calling on the Bureau of Prisons to explain how approximately $2 million in questionable spending was allowed in one of its largest prison management contracts. A recent Justice Department Inspector General audit of a Bureau contract for management of […]
From Press Release U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Cory Gardner of (R-CO) today introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open while meeting the needs of rural residents for emergency room care and outpatient services. “A tractor accident or a heart attack is dangerous under the best of […]
By Chuck Grassley United States Senator Q: What are scam on hotel boings? A: As the busy summer travel season gets underway, I’m calling attention to dishonest third-party vendors whose business practices may dupe consumers boing hotel reservations on. Consumer rip-offs are as old as time. In this case, […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and winner of the 2012 Iowa Republican Caucus Rick Santorum (R-PA) will return to Iowa on Thursday and Friday for a campaign swing through western Iowa. The following is his itinerary: Thursday, June 25 11:30 a.m.: Senator Santorum will tour and visit Mahle […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Davis, Humboldt, Monroe and Wright counties in response to recent severe weather. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of severe storms that significantly impacted […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff Tuesday morning, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst did an interview with Iowa talk radio host Simon Conway in which she exposed her immovable support for the Export-Import Bank “because it will help small businesses.” Conway seemed baffled by the statement, and continued to grill her […]
From Press Release Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote an op-ed in Breitbart explaining why he cannot continue to support TPA, specifically stating, “TPA in this Congress has become enmeshed in corrupt Washington backroom deal-making, along with serious concerns that it would open up the potential for sweeping […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in advance of the Senate’s vote on Trade Promotion Authority this morning. “The U.S. Senate has a historic opportunity to fight for America’s workers when ObamaTrade comes to the floor for a vote […]
From Press Release Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a new campaign stop on Thursday in Decatur City. Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will campaign in Iowa on Wednesday and Thursday. The following are details of his stops: Wednesday, June 24 TIME: 5:30 p.m. […]
By The Iowa Statesman Rev. Mark Doland, pastor of Park Church of Christ in Oskaloosa, penned a letter of endorsement that was published today, lending his support for U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) for the Republican presidential nomination. The Paul campaign released the full text of the letter this […]
From Press Release U.S. Reps. David Young (R-IA 3) and Peter Welch (D-VT) recently introduced legislation that would address the critical concern of call quality and completion in rural America, the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act. In some rural areas, nearly one in five inbound calls to […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in support of North Carolina Congressman Mark Meadows for his support of North Carolina jobs and against Obamatrade. “I salute Congressman Mark Meadows for his backbone, courage and commitment to North Carolina workers. […]
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Iowa Statesman. By Krusty Konservative Dictator of the Iowa Blogosphere As I said several weeks ago, the issues that had plagued the now-deceased Iowa Straw Poll, really, are the problems that are […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff A few weeks ago, the Office of Personnel Management — the people who keep track of the employee records for all federal government employees — said it had been hacked by Chinese hackers. Initially, it said only a few hundred thousand current employees were […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following statement upon learning Earl Holt had contributed to a past political campaign. “It was brought to my attention late Sunday evening that an individual who led a group cited by the murderer who […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the Connect Every Acre high-speed broadband bill into law. The bill, House File 655, encourages the expansion of high-speed broadband internet to all corners of the state helping to foster growth for modern agriculture, increase access for rural communities and […]
From Press Release Enjoy the grass under your toes on June 25 and July 2 as we celebrate the final two shows of the 2015 Adjutant General’s Summer Concert Series at the historic Camp Dodge pool complex, 7105 NW 70th Ave., Johnston. This is the fifth consecutive season for […]
By The Iowa Statesman Members of the Iowa congressional egation have added their support for Gov. Terry Branstad’s request for a federal declaration of a major disaster for the state due to catastrophic losses because of the avian flu outbreak. “The Governor determined that this incident is of such […]
From Press Release U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced a key bipartisan measure to help give children living in foster homes the best opportunity to get a good education. The legislation, called the Educational Stability of Foster Youth Act, would support students in the […]
From Press Release U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will host town meetings in Adams and Union counties next Saturday as part of her 99 county tour. These town meetings are open to the public. 12:30 p.m. Adams County Corning Opera House 800 Davis Avenue Corning 5:30 p.m. Union […]
From Press Release Former Arkansas governor and 2016 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made the following concerning the Confederate flag in South Carolina while appearing this morning on Meet the Press with host Chuck Todd: “I still think it’s not an issue for a person running for president. The question underlying […]
U.S. Rep. David Young Iowa’s Third Congressional District Even when there is gridlock in Washington, D.C., the federal government, by law, must be funded to remain operating. The House Appropriations Committee, the committee I am assigned to, plays a pivotal role in how hardworking taxpayer dollars are allocated at […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision yesterday, which struck down a state board of medicine rule that prohibited remote, internet-based abortions. “The Iowa Supreme Court refuses to protect Christians from outrageous […]
By Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Thune (R-SD) United States Senators The IRS stumbled its way through tax season, still struggling to try to restore its reputation after its political targeting scandal gravely undermined confidence in the federal tax-collecting agency’s ability to fairly administer tax laws. With the 2015 […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff During a recent interview, Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was asked for his thoughts on the tragic shooting at a church in Charleston, SC. In an attempt to suggest some — particularly President Obama — were attempting to politicize the […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff Friday morning, the Iowa Supreme Court released its ruling in the case of Planned Parenthood against the Iowa Board of Medicine over its ban on telemedicine abortions. Six of the seven justices concurred with an opinion written by Justice David Wiggins — who voters […]
By The Iowa Statesman This evening, Personhood Iowa has released an official statement in response to the Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling that allows Planned Parenthood to resume telemedicine abortions in the state. Here is the complete statement: The Iowa Supreme Court’s opinion today shows a stunning lack of consideration […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee promised to fight judicial tyranny and defend religious freedom regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in the upcoming Obergefell v. Hodges gay marriage case, which is expected in the next two weeks. “The Supreme Court is not the […]
From Press Release Following an admission that it failed to complete a background check on a religious services contractor who had advocated violence against critics of Islamic extremism, the Bureau of Prisons told Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that it’s performing an agency-wide audit of its religious services […]
By The Iowa Statesman In a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled the Iowa Board of Medicine’s ban on telemedicine abortions is unconstitutional, reversing a district court decision in a lawsuit filed in 2013 by Planned Parenthood of Iowa. The opinion, written by Justice David Wiggins — […]
From Press Release Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) was joined by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) to introduce the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015, legislation that targets waste, fraud and abuse through stronger […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after passage of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation will now head to conference between the House and the Senate. “The bipartisan FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act prioritizes what is needed, […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has released his weekly video address in which he discusses the issue of illegal entrants who have committed serious crimes, but were not deported from the U.S. by the Obama Administration. A year-long investigation has uncovered 36,000 such cases in […]
From Press Release At today’s Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing entitled, “Re-examining EPA’s Management of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program,” U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) highlighted the proven success of RFS to encourage innovation in renewable fuels, drive investment in research and development, increase consumer choice, […]
From Press Release Thursday, U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, which repeals the medical device tax. “The Medical Device Tax is an unnecessary burden and another example of the president’s health care law […]
By The .Gif Shop Staff Thursday afternoon, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released information suggesting the Club for Growth tried to shake him down for $1 million in exchange for support for his campaign. The revelation came less than two days after a blistering statement from Club for Growth […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump called this afternoon for the resignation of Club for Growth president David McIntosh and released a statement in which he accused the organization and its leader of an attempted “shakedown.” This in response to a press release issued […]
From Press Release The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 218-208 in favor of Trade Promotion Authority, the process seen as necessary for entering new trade agreements, including the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership. The vote sends the proposal back to the Senate for consideration. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today requested a major disaster event declaration from United States President Barack Obama in response to the avian flu outbreak in Iowa. Over 33 million birds in Iowa have been affected by the deadly virus. The request is being made for Buena […]
From Press Release Thursday, U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) voted for the second time in a week in favor of Trade Promotion Authority, joining the entire Iowa Republican congressional egation once again in a vote he said supports oversight of President Obama’s trade agreement. “I voted for Trade […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) joined most of his colleagues in voting in favor of Trade Promotion Authority for the Obama Administration as it relates to several trade bills, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Following the vote, he released a video statement explaining why he […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after re-introducing H.R. 2812, the Tax Free Health Insurance Act, which would eliminate taxes on health insurance for those in the individual market. “With decision of King v. Burwell expected by the end of June, there […]
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