July 2019
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“Vitally Important”? Joni Ernst’s ACA Votes Contradict Pre-Existing Conditions Message
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst told constituents Monday in Clinton County it was “vitally important” insurance companies provide coverage for Americans with pre-existing health conditions. The discussion spun off of concerns from a woman at the Clinton Middle School town hall forum, who decried the high costs of health insurance in the United States. “It is…
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Kamala Harris Bulks Up Iowa Staff Ahead Of 3-Day Visit
Just as her standing in state and national polls are rising, so are the ranks of Senator Kamala Harris’ Iowa campaign staff. Her newly-expanded field team started their jobs yesterday, with 30 new field organizers coming on board. And Harris is expanding her Iowa leadership team with a couple of notable hires. Lilian Sanchez, a…
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Without Rural Improvement, Dems Will Never Retake U.S. Senate
As everyone digests the first round of Democratic debates and discusses the bold policy agendas of the candidates, it can be easy to over-nationalize politics. But winning the presidency is just a step, and certainly doesn’t guarantee that any of those policies will successfully be implemented. Legislation runs through the Senate, where if Mitch McConnell…
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Jay Inslee Feels His Climate Message Is Catching On Following The Debates
Governor Jay Inslee said his campaign received “the biggest by far surge in donations” yet following the Democratic presidential debates last week. He believes it’s because his message about climate change is resonating with the American people. Leading up to a speech at Des Moines’ Tower Park on Friday evening, Inslee told Starting Line he…
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Reynolds’ DNR Concealing Real Extent Of Iowa Water Contamination At Lakes
Each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) takes water samples from Iowa public park beaches. They test for dangerous bacterial contaminants and post those beaches that are unsafe for recreational swimming. However, there are serious concerns that the standard the IDNR is using to test the water…
