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Daily Clips for February 26, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
February 26, 2010

Bill would ensure Guard readiness From the Burlington Hawkeye Changing the structure of the Army National Guard is no easy feat, but top officials wanted it enough that when they got the OK they double-timed it and are running ahead of schedule. They have Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-2nd District, to...
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The Right thing to do

by Gregory Hauenstein

| Blog post
February 25, 2010

A few days ago IDP Chair Kiernan sent an e-mail out to our supporters about a bill in the state senate that would help Iowa’s military families and asking them to sign on to a letter that we will be delivering to the Republican candidates for governor. HF 2110 eases...
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Daily Clips for February 24, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
February 25, 2010

Braley says Toyota hearing was “informative and productive” From Radio Iowa Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, says he is happy with some of the things he heard after questioning the president of Toyota in a hearing Tuesday. Braley says in general the recall by Toyota for braking...
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TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK MIKE HUCKABEE

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
February 24, 2010

Mike Huckabee is in Iowa today promoting the Iowa Family Policy PAC and Bob Vander Plaats’ bid for governor. Maybe Huckabee will feel a bit of déjà vu. Vander Plaats faces a Doug Gross backed candidate, headquartered in Urbandale, who changes his positions on issues right and left in an...
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Daily Clips for February 24, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
February 24, 2010

Vilsack Makes Case for School Lunch Reform From Food Safety News In a speech yesterday at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the Obama Administration’s priorities for school lunch reform and urged Congress to act quickly on the pending reauthorization of the Child Nutrition...
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KIERNAN TO REPUBLICANS: PLEASE SUPPORT IOWA’S MILITARY FAMILIES

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
February 23, 2010

Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Michael Kiernan today released a public letter to all three Republican candidates for governor asking if they stand with him in support of Iowa’s military families. “This is part of Iowa’s commitment to its veterans and military families. Iowa Democrats know that a key to moving...
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Daily Clips for February 23, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| Blog post, In the news
February 23, 2010

Editorial Cartoon: Stimulus Hypocrisy From RJ Matson, The St. Louis Post Dispatch Reminds me of a certain senior US Senator of ours… Governors push Boeing tanker bid From Politico.com Nine governors started a lobbying push Monday on behalf of Boeing’s bid to make new aerial refueling tankers, arguing that if...
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WHY IS TOM PRICE IN IOWA?

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
February 22, 2010

Rep. Tom Price (R- GA) visits Sioux City and Sioux Center today to help raise money for Iowa legislative candidates. Why is he in Iowa? Why is a Congressman from Georgia coming to Sioux City to raise money? As the leading attack dog against the President’s healthcare summit which is...
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Daily Clips for February 22, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
February 22, 2010

Putting Americans in Control of Their Health Care From the White House What will the President’s proposal mean for you? Take a few minutes to find out what health insurance reform would mean for you and your family. Visit website. Lt. Governor comes to Jefferson and Rockwell City From 1380...
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Daily Clips for February 19, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| Blog post, In the news
February 19, 2010

Braley wants vets to get better mental health care From the Dubuque Herald-Tribune Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, is introducing legislation to help improve mental health care and other services that veterans receive in Department of Veterans Affairs-administered facilities. “The VA is facing an increased and unprecedented demand for medical services...
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