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Find a Legislative Forum Near You

by Sam Roecker

| Blog post
January 18, 2012

With the Legislature back in session, Democrats are once again holding legislative forums across the state. This is an opportunity for you to speak directly to your State Representative or State Senator, share your thoughts and get an update about what they’re working on. Throughout the session we will keep...
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IDP Statement on the Swearing-In of Iowa’s 84th General Assembly

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
January 10, 2011

DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement today as Iowa’s 84th General Assembly is sworn-in and convened: “As our legislators are sworn-in, we wish them success during their term as they uphold their commitment to the citizens and constitution of Iowa. “Today there is...
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Chairwoman Dvorsky Congratulates Leaders Gronstal and McCarthy

by Sam Roecker

| Press Release
November 15, 2010

DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement today congratulating Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal (D-Council Bluffs) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-Des Moines). “Senator Gronstal and Representative McCarthy are both steadfast supporters of this state and committed to moving it forward by creating...
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Daily Clips for April 1, 2010

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
April 1, 2010

Braley, Loebsack co-sponsoring new jobs bill From Bleeding Heartland Representatives Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack are among 105 co-sponsors of H.R. 4812, the Local Jobs for America Act. The bill “would provide direct funding to local governments to create, restore or save up to one million public and private jobs...
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Daily Clips for January 12th, 2009

by Gregory Hauenstein

| In the news
January 12, 2010

A big welcome to new Representatives Curt Hanson and Kirsten Running-Marquartd! Two rookies among 150 legislators in new session From Radio Iowa Links on the Iowa legislature’s opening day From Bleeding Heartland Guest opinion: This session, try to set aside divisive Iowa politics From the Des Moines Register opinion page
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