Grassley embarrasses Iowa again on health reform
The Senate Finance Committee yesterday twice voted down the public option for their version of health insurance reform. Senator Chuck Grassley cast a NO vote both times.
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Welcome back, Mr. Vice President!
It’s a secret no longer: Vice President Joe Biden will headline the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2009 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, to be held Saturday, November 21 in Des Moines. “We are absolutely thrilled to have the Vice President back in Iowa,” Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan said Thursday. “There is a... -
2009 Jefferson Jackson Dinner Page Launched
We’ve launched the page for our 2009 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. It will be in Des Moines on Saturday, November 21st. Time and location are still being worked out. You all remember how amazing these events can be and this year will certainly not disappoint. Especially not with this special guest “Who... -
Governor Culver: FY2009 budget balanced
Governor Chet Culver announced today that the Iowa Department of Management has closed fiscal year 2009 with a balanced budget. “The national economic recession has created challenges for state governments across the country, but we kept our word to the taxpayers of Iowa and ended a tough financial year with... -
There you go again…
Does Steve King realize what he’s saying? If there’s a push for a socialist society where the foundations of individual rights and liberties are undermined and everybody is thrown together living collectively off one pot of resources earned by everyone, this is one of the goals they have to go... -
IDP Chair Michael Kiernan to appear on Iowa Press this Friday
Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan will make his debut on Iowa Public Television’s statewide public affairs program “Iowa Press” on Friday. Chairman Kiernan will answer questions about a range of important topics including the 2010 election cycle and building on our Democratic successes in the last two elections. Watch... -
The 2009 Harkin Steak Fry: Pictures
Thank you to all who came out and supported Senator Harkin this weekend. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. We took some great pictures. If you have pictures you’d like to send us, send us an e-mail. -
LIVEBLOG: 2009 Harkin Steak Fry
We had a great time blogging events as they happened and streaming the speeches of Governor Culver, and Senators Harkin and Franken. You can read the full liveblog and see some of the photos we shot after the jump. -
World Wide Steak Fry
As preparations for the 32nd Harkin Steak Fry wrap up, we’re announcing that for the first time, the Iowa Democratic Party will be streaming portions of the event live on the internet. IowaDemocrats.org/live will feature a streaming video player that will broadcast the speeches of several speakers at the event.... -
Francis Thicke Announces Candidacy for Secretary of Agriculture
Francis Thicke is a farmer, scientist, and an educator. He and his wife, Susan, own and operate an 80-cow, grass-based, organic dairy near Fairfield, Iowa. And he wants to be your next Secretary of Agriculture here in Iowa.