Iowa getting millions for transportation
From the Burlington Hawkeye

Two members of Congress from Iowa have announced millions in federal funds will be going to two of the state’s public transit agencies.

Rep. Bruce Braley announced Wednesday $5.6 million will be going to Dubuque to redesign streets in the city’s Millwork District to provide safe and convenient transportation for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Read full article…

Lt. Governor Judge tours HUSCO plant
From the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald

Iowa Lt. Gov. Patty Judge stopped in Maquoketa Friday as part of the “Moving Iowa Forward” tour scheduled by Judge and Gov. Chet Culver.

She toured the HUSCO International plant where hydraulic and electrohydraulic controls are manufactured. Read full article…

Loebsack: Health reform moving ahead
From the Burlington Hawkeye

Forget what the polls and pundits are saying against health reform and Congress as a whole.

Rep. Dave Loebsack, a Democrat, said from what he hears around the 2nd District, people still want Congress to move forward on health reform and act in a bipartisan way. Read full article…