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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Saturday August 24, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Ernst Skewers IRS for Indifference to Antisemitic Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) demanded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel explain why his agency blew off her request to investigate whether pro-Hamas groups that broke the law or encouraged others to do so should lose their tax-exempt status. The letter follows the IRS shrugging off Ernst's initial request for the agency to examine if any of the 501(c)(3) organizations backing v  more

Nunn Hosts Community Connections for Retirees in Grimes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: GRIMES, IOWA U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today held a resource fair, the Community Connections for Retirees, in Grimes to help Iowans get connected to local community organizations, government agencies, and other resources in our area. Nearly 100 community members and retirees attended today's event to learn more about resources available to them. "As your Congressman, I'm 100% committed to ensuring Iowa  more

Q&A: 99 County Tour, 44 Years
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: What made you start doing your annual 99 county meetings? A: People often ask why I started my tradition of holding a meeting with Iowans in every county, every year. When I was first elected to the U.S. Senate, I remember overhearing a remark made by patrons at a local restaurant that it "must be an election year" if so-and-so was in town, concluding politicians only come around when their name's on  more