WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: By failing to negotiate with Democrats to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, Republicans are guaranteeing that they are exacerbating this health care crisis. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, Caucus Leadership Representati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Staats Awards * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Staats Awards of Henry County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "For over 100 years, Staats Awards has been helping Iowans and co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley and Gillibrand Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Improve Accountability and Transparency for Higher Education Institutions * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) to help combat sexual assault on college and university campuses. The b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Applauds President Trump for Protecting Nutrition Assistance During Democrat Shutdown * IOWA -- Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) applauded (link is external) President Trump's leadership in protecting critical nutrition assistance for families amid the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. "President Trump once again stepped up to lead where Democrats   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month * IOWA - Today Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released a statement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and provided information to better help with early detection. "This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm fighting to make early detection accessible for every family," said Dr. Miller-Meeks. "That's why I cosponsored the Na  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation's Schools * The resolution coincides with Banned Books Week, a national observance from October 5-11. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a resolution affirming the fundamental American freedom to read and condemning the  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Highlights Results of 2023 Iowa Commercial Horticulture Food Crops Survey, Touts $66.5 Million in Economic Output * # First statewide survey since 2015 reveals growth in specialty crops, strong direct-to-consumer sales, and opportunities for future expansion through Choose Iowa program DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 8, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more