WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Extreme Financial Distress": Iowa Farmers Facing the Brunt of Republicans' Economy [Des Moines Register] * New reporting finds that the agricultural community is struggling to get by under Republicans' disastrous economy as a growing number of Iowa farmers file for bankruptcy. Farmers are being forced into " extreme financial distress " - grappling with growing debt, increasing   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster NATO's Anti-Drone Defenses * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s air defense capabilities against unma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Des Moines Register: GOP Gov Candidate-Backed Tariffs and Health Care Price Spike Leads to "Extreme Financial Distress" for Iowa Farmers * New reporting from the Des Moines Register details how Iowa farmers are facing "extreme financial distress" thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs and cuts to health care that the Republicans running for governor support. Costly and chaotic tariffs have forced farmers  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Des Moines Register: With Falling Profits, Iowa Farmers Facing 'Extreme Financial Distress,' More Bankruptcies New reporting in the Des Moines Register reveals that while millions of Iowans are struggling due to Trump's failed economic policies and trade wars, Iowa farmers are being hit hardest. Farmers across the country are facing skyrocketing costs, including rising equipment  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst "Udderly" Thrilled as Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances * WASHINGTON - On behalf of Iowa families and dairy farmers, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) celebrated the Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which she cosponsored, so students can receive the full, nutritious benefits of milk. This effort will allow whole and 2% milk to be served at school meals, overturning an   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra, Iowa Delegation Urges CMS to Approve Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Application * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, on National Rural Health Day, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined the Iowa congressional delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in strong support of Iowa's application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. "Earlier this year, Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially similar to controlled substances but carefully   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Grassley, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially si  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Delegation Urges CMS to Approve Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Application * IOWA \- Today, on National Rural Health Day, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) led the Iowa Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz showing strong support of Iowa's application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. "As a physician, I know   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Transit to Receive Over $82 Million from Grassley-Backed Infrastructure Bill * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that Iowa will receive $82,144,823 to support transit improvements across the state. The awards will be administered through DOT's Buses & Bus Facilities Program and the Low- or No-Emi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: National Adoption Month * Q: What is National Adoption Month? A: More than four decades ago, President Ronald Reagan used the power of the bully pulpit to bring attention to the tens of thousands of children in foster care awaiting a forever home. In 1984, he signed a Senate Joint Resolution to designate the week before Thanksgiving as National Adoption Week. Choosing this week correspond  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hassan, Grassley Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially similar to controlled substances bu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Women from Surprise Medical Bills Who Experience Pregnancy Loss * According to the National Institutes of Health, as Many as 26 Percent of Pregnancies End in Miscarriage & More Than 24,000 Babies are Stillborn Each Year in the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congresswoman Mariannette Mille  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Nunn Honors TSA and FAA Workers Who Kept Iowa Moving During Shutdown * DES MOINES, IA On Monday, Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) joined TSA agents, air traffic controllers, FAA personnel, and airport officials at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to recognize federal aviation professionals who kept Iowa skies safe without pay during the recent government shutdown. "While a handful of Senato  more