As we inch closer to the end of 2019, campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate are coming into focus. Since Starting Line last reported on fundraising numbers, more candidates were added to the races against Sen. Joni Ernst and Congressman Steve King, and for an open...
RNC Runs “Desperate” Iowa Impeachment Ads, Democrats Respond
Since Iowa's House Democrats announced their support on Sept. 24 for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee has blanketed congressional districts with TV ads slamming their decision. One 30-second ad even targeted Rep....
Loebsack, Finkenauer Call Out Trump On Ukraine Quid Pro Quo
Two of Iowa's U.S. House Democrats laid out their concerns Monday about the possibility President Donald Trump threatened to withhold aid to Ukraine if its leaders didn't investigate former vice president and presidential candidate Joe Biden. "This is not where we...
Finkenauer, Axne Get Air Cover For Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Coverage
Representatives Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) and Cindy Axne (IA-03) will be receiving some praise in their districts as part of a $2 million national campaign from Protect Out Care, targeted toward constituents interested in health care with social media, connected devices...
Finkenauer Brings Biodiesel Concerns Over Trump To Congress
Photo: Finkenauer meeting with farmers in district earlier this month. Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer wasted no time this week jumping back into her work in Washington after a long summer recess in the 1st District. On Tuesday, as chair of the Small Business...
Finkenauer: “The Future Of Our State” Rests On Trade Fix
"Frustration" was the word Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer often used to describe the mood of her agricultural constituents during a trip throughout her district last week. On Wednesday, Finkenauer met with multiple groups of concerned farmers, manufacturers and ethanol...
Iowa Democrats Have Bills To Brag On When Visiting Home Districts
While summer is beginning to wind down for most Americans, for members of Congress, it's just getting started. The U.S. House of Representatives began its summer recess Monday and will return to Washington Sept. 9. In the Senate, lawmakers adjourn Friday and will...
Iowa’s House Democrats Vote In Favor Of $15 Minimum Wage
Iowa's Democratic Reps. Abby Finkenauer, Cindy Axne and Dave Loebsack were among the 231 House members to vote in favor today of a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. "It has been over a decade since the minimum wage has been increased, the...
While D.C. Fights, Finkenauer Keeps Focused On Passing Bills
While the U.S. House was engaged in a high-profile floor fight over the President's tweets, Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer stayed above the fray and continued to work on a number of key pieces of legislation. "Glimpse into my world in Congress that's very...
Shake Ups In Iowa’s Federal Races After New Financial Reports
With this week's 2nd quarter campaign finance reports out, we now have a clearer look at where Iowa's federal races stand. Some potential candidates have seen what they'd be up against and decided against a run. Others have added their names to a 2020 primary. Here's...