WASHINGTON? Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reaction to tax bill:"When House Republicans say 'Merry Christmas,' apparently it's only to millionaires, billionaires, and large corporations," said DCCC spokesperson Rachel Irwin."This tax scam is loaded up with special interest ...
It's been a bit since the last column. It seems to go that way once you get past October with all of the holidays. So this column is a little bit of everything.Thanks to those of you who came out to our Project 60 event. We had, by our estimate, around 220 of you attending and it was great to ...
Q: Why are you calling for new oversight of foreign investments and acquisitions of U.S. companies?A: As a U.S. Senator, it's my job to look out for America's interests, especially when long-term economic prosperity and national security are at stake. For more than 241 years, America's system ...
The greatest health threat to America's youth isn't opioid addiction or cancer - it's diabetes.The number of children and teens diagnosed with type 2, so-called "adult" diabetes increased 5 percent every year between 2002 and 2012.The disease dooms millions of Americans to early deaths. ...
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.Drug companies are determined to ...
Not too long ago the State of Iowa restricted what could be included on vehicle license plates.The restriction, if recalled correctly, was, at least in part, in response to problems law enforcment was encountering in determining the license plate information while making a traffic stop.Really, ...
Q: How is the federal judiciary unique from the legislative and executive branches of government?A: Our nation's founders designed the three branches of the federal government with the premise that they function "of, by and for the people," each authorized with special responsibilities ...
Over five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease. While a few drugs can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there's no treatment that slows the progression of the underlying disease; so family members watch helplessly as their loved ones' minds fade away.Drug companies are determined to ...
Des Moines- More than 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board's (IASB) member school districts and area education agencies (AEAs) gathered at the annual Delegate Assembly on Nov. 15 to conduct the annual meeting and determine the platform for the 2018 legislative session. Each ...
Q: Who launched a "day of thanksgiving" to unite America "with one heart and one voice"?A: More than 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln issued a presidential proclamation, reminding a divided nation that we are united by "gracious gifts" that should be "solemnly, reverently, and gratefully" ...