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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Wednesday May 15, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dutchland Foods
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- 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: Dutchland Foods of Lyon County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "For over 32 years and four generations, the Van Wyhe family has supplied gourmet baked goods to customers arou  more

Feenstra Applauds Federal Support for Minden, Other Iowa Communities
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: HULL, IOWA -- Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after President Biden approved federal disaster relief for Minden and other communities impacted by last month's devastating tornadoes. "Following last month's devastating tornadoes, I joined Governor Reynolds in calling for immediate relief for Minden and other impacted communities. I'm glad that President Biden today answe  more

Grassley Announces Staff Traveling Office Hours in Counties Across Iowa
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling office hours in 18 Iowa counties from May 20 - 23, 2024. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views on issues important to them may stop by during the scheduled hours listed below. Grassley will be represented by his regional directors: Matt Rector of Waterloo, Jacob Bossman of Sioux C  more

ICYMI: Israel needs our support. We must demand Biden keep his 'ironclad' commitment.
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: By: Sen. Joni Ernst As published in Fox News Digital In President Joe Biden's world, Iran gets sanctions relief, and Israel gets its weapons revoked. The Middle East is on fire because of Biden's feeble "leadership" and his unwillingness to stand by our greatest ally in the region at a time of critical need. Sadly, I am not surprised by Biden's abrogation of his moral duty to support Israel. During his tenur  more

One Year Ago Today, Feenstra Voted for Strongest Border Security Legislation in American History
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: HULL, IOWA -- On Saturday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Secure the Border Act -- the strongest border security package in history. "One year ago today, I voted for the strongest border security legislation in American history to end President Biden's border crisis. This package would finish the border wall, restore 'Remain i  more