In less than three weeks I'll be one of 5,556 delegates to the Democratic National Convention arriving in Charlotte North Carolina to cast a ballot to re-nominate President Obama as my party's candidate. I'm both excited and honored to have been selected by fellow Democrats to represent ...
These are uncertain times both economically and politically. Most of the country is experiencing drought. The cost of living continues to escalate. Fuel prices continue to rise. The cost of food is rising. Unemployment remains above 8 percent and the housing market remains stagnate.It is ...
As we watch the 2012 Olympics we are inspired by the great athleticism of the athletes and their ability to rise above many challenges along their path leading to the Olympic competition.Dana Vollmer, after having a disastrous performance in the 2008 Olympic qualifying trials and finishing out ...
Rural Iowans for Obama Steering Committee.This group will work to promote the President's strong record of supporting rural America and our Nation's farmers and ranchers by creating rural economics built to last and rewarding the small town values like hard work, personal responsibility and ...
Q: How significant is the burden of federal regulations on economic activity?A: According to a recent Gallup survey, small-business owners in the United States are most likely to say that complying with government regulations is the biggest problem facing them today. Recently the Small Business ...
At a recent field hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in Cedar Rapids, a new generation of Iowans living with disabilities described their high expectations to succeed in the competitive labor market. This group of young people, whom I refer to as the "ADA ...
I recently read an online solicitation from a "church growth specialist" promising that I could double, or triple my churches attendance in as little as 90 days. After I read down through the numerous pages describing how this program was guaranteed to produce enthusiastic worshippers of all ...
Q&A:On Fastand FuriousWith U.S. SenatorChuck GrassleyR-IowaQ: What is so important about this congressional investigation?A: When a person dies in service to his country, and his own government may have contributed to his death, covered up evidence about the circumstances, or both, the ...
All children deserve equitable access to a free, public education. Yet, each day, countless students across the country and right here in Iowa are denied that access because they are bullied. In some cases, the bullying does not end after they leave school, but instead, continues via social ...
Q: What is required of Congress in making a budget plan?A: The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 says Congress should annually adopt a budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year and at least the following four fiscal years. The annual budget is to be adopted as a concurrent resolution, so it is ...