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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Tuesday July 30, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Ernst Exposes Massive Tax Evasion at IRS, Demands an Audit of the Auditors
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: After an explosive report showed thousands of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees owe nearly $50 million in overdue taxes, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) blasted IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel for a complete lack of accountability and introduced the Audit the IRS Act, requiring annual audits of agency employees and the termination of every IRS agent who isn't paying their taxes. Beyond the widespread tax   more

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, L.R. Falk Construction Co.
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- 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: L.R. Falk Construction Co. of Mitchell County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. "For over 100 years, L.R. Falk Construction has provided the materials for the infrastructure we l  more

Ernst to Host Town Hall Meeting in Jackson County
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa On Saturday, August 3, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) will host a town hall meeting in Jackson County. Senator Ernst looks forward to hearing from constituents in the area about the issues most important to them. This town hall meeting is open to the public. Saturday, August 3, 2024 Jackson County Town Hall Meeting 10:15am CT Innovate 120 120 South Main Street Maquoketa, IA 52060 NOTE: If y  more

Feenstra Applauds Enactment of "Heartbeat Bill" as Law in Iowa
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- 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 Iowa's Heartbeat Bill officially took effect today: "As a father of four and a Christian, I believe that unborn life must be protected. My faith teaches me that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that every person deserves to have the chance to further God's kingdom." *** Original text he  more

ICYMI: Grassley Oversight Unveils 'Most Detailed Picture Yet' of Trump Assassination Attempt
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Text messages, bodycam footage, law enforcement briefing materials and an after-action report all obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) paint the "most detailed picture yet" of the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Grassley has led Congress and federal agencies in providing the public the clearest account of the lead-up and aftermath of the shooting at  more