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 thank for pushing forward that amendment, which passed as part of the Defense Authorization bill last year. Read full article…

Ethanol pipeline bill reintroduced
From Feedstuffs.com

Rep. Leonard Boswell, (D., Iowa), reintroduced legislation Thursday to provide loan guarantees for a dedicated renewable fuel pipeline from the Midwest to the rest of the country.

H.R. 4674 amends the loan guarantee program under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to specifically qualify a renewable fuel pipeline as an eligible project, along with increasing the loan guarantee rate to 80%. The reintroduced legislation has been streamlined to help it more easily pass through committee and reach consideration on the House floor. Read full article…

Lt. Gov. Judge: Brings “Moving Iowa Forward” tour to southeast Iowa next week
From IowaPolitics.com

Lt. Governor Patty Judge continues the Moving Iowa Forward tour next Monday and Tuesday with events throughout southeast Iowa. The Lt. Governor will visit Chariton, Albia and Centerville on Monday and Fairfield, Keosauqua, West Burlington and Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday. During the tour, she will discuss the need for further investments in job creation and education. Read full article…