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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Saturday August 31, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Ernst Talks Child Care Access, Farm Bill, Rural Health Care, and More on River to River Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: RED OAK, Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) recently visited 18 counties on her annual River to River Tour--part of her ongoing commitment to hear from Iowans in every corner of the state. In addition to talking with farmers, students, health care providers, and small business owners, this month she also hosted her Entrepreneur Expo in Ames and spent time at the Iowa State Fair. Click HERE to download photos  more

Ernst: Biden-Harris Afghanistan Withdrawal Was the Spark That Lit the World on Fire
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: On the third anniversary of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, released the following statement. "The Biden-Harris Afghanistan withdrawal was the spark that lit the world on fire and most certainly the catalyst for the chaos in the Middle East today," Ernst said. "The catastrophic impact of their decision, c  more

Grassley, Risch Raise Concerns about Honduran Government's Plan to Terminate Extradition Treaty with U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement on the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extradition treaty with the United States: "We are deeply concerned by the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extradition   more

Nunn Secures Major Federal Investment in the Fleur Drive Dam ICON Water Trails Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: DES MOINES U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced that he secured a $1 million federal investment in improvements to the Fleur Drive Dam in Des Moines as part of a major economic development project for the region. "The ICON Water Trails Project will bring huge economic growth to our community," said Rep. Nunn. "That's why we secured a $1 million federal investment to support the improvements of the  more

Q&A: Overdose Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: How are you working to help prevent overdose deaths? A: From my 99 county meetings to constituent phone calls and emails to my Senate office, I hear from Iowans from all walks of life whose families and communities have been devastated by overdose deaths. A recent national study found 1 in 3 U.S. adults knows someone who has died of drug overdose. In 2023, fentanyl overdose was the number one cause o  more

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Risch, Sen. Grassley Concerned by Honduran Government Plan to Terminate Extradition Treaty With U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2024: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement on the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extradition treaty with the United States: "We are deeply concerned by the Honduran government's plans to terminate its extrad  more