The U.S. Postal Service would have to continue Saturday mail delivery for two more years and would face a one-year moratorium on closing rural post offices under a bill the U.S. Senate approved yesterday. Both of Iowa's senators voted for final passage... »
While many Americans dread tax day, April 15 holds a silver lining for political junkies: the chance to read the latest federal campaign finance reports. Follow me after the jump for details on the money raised and spent by Iowa's five U.S. House incum... »
Competing rallies about lean finely textured beef took place on the Iowa State University campus yesterday. Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds, and Representative Steve King were among the speakers at a rally supporting continued... »
Bruce Braley, Steve King and John Archer turned their paperwork in to Matt Schultz today, meaning the congressional ballot is probably complete. (And no, Joe Seng ain't gonna get the signatures.) For my local readers, Democrat Sally Stutsman tops the f... »
Just three days to go after today, and the candidate list is starting to fill up. Still a few gaps: we havent's seen Bruce Braley or Steve King yet. Close to home, West Liberty Democrat Sara Sedlacek makes it official in House District 88 against Repub... »
The U.S. House approved the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act today by an overwhelming majority. All five Iowans were among the 390 votes for passage (roll call). Details on the legislation are below. UPDATE: The Democratic Congressional Campa... »
The U.S. House voted yesterday to repeal two regulations enacted by the Obama administration's Department of Education. Bruce Braley (IA-01), Dave Loebsack (IA-02), and Leonard Boswell (IA-03) were among 69 House Democrats who joined a united House GOP... »
Lauris blends the 4th Congressional race, registered voters, the Society of Professional Journalists and the "Music Man. Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline Commentary (April 5, 2012 – 12:30 p.m.) Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) was in Ames this morning t... »
