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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday September 12, 2023 ( 6 items )  

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, KPI Concepts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: KPI Concepts of Des Moines County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "KPI Concepts grew from its humble beginnings in owner Craig Upton's garage into a nationally-respected in  more

Ernst on 9/11: "We Reaffirm Our Commitment To Never Forget"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following video statement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks: Ernst's full remarks:  "Twenty-two years ago, on a bright, clear September morning, our nation was forever changed. "The attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001 were an experience unli  more

Hinson Marks Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) released the below statement honoring the innocent Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 and those who served in the Global War on Terror following the attacks.  "On September 11, 2001, terrorists tried to bring America to our knees, but they failed. Instead, they awoke our unrelenting patriotism. "From the brave first responders who ran towards danger to save others,  more

Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Grassley Urges Biden Admin to Change Course on Spending Policies Following CBO Latest Budget Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 11, 2023: * * * Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today issued a statement on the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) August review. As the end of the fiscal year (FY) approaches, this report paints a more holistic picture of how federal laws have contributed to the dismal economic conditions Americans are exp  more

Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden, Sens. Grassley, Cardin, Young Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing, Financial Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Chuck Grassley, R- Iowa, Ben Cardin, D-Md, and Todd Young, R-Ind., are continuing their years-long push for accountability in the U.S. organ procurement and transplant system. New letters led this week by the senators mark a powerful push to crack down on serious potential financial conflicts of interest and abuse of taxpayer money by se  more

Young, Colleagues Investigate Organ Donation System for Potential Self-Dealing and Financial Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) are continuing their years-long push for accountability in the U.S. organ procurement and transplant system. Last week, the senators led letters to crack down on potential financial conflicts of interest and abuse of taxpayer money by several organ procurement organization (OPO) executives and current and fo  more