Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson said she is unwilling to shutdown the federal government unless Congress passes legislation requiring that people show proof of citizenship to register to vote, rejecting demands by Donald Trump.
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Campaigns & Elections Oct. 8, 2024 1:26 pm377d ago
Four protesters interrupted the event, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Miller-Meeks' support for Israel's war. They were removed from the event, with two being briefly detained. The annual political fundraiser celebrated Republican wins in the state.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 14, 2024 5:00 am464d ago
Excessive restrictions get in the way of opportunities.
Government & Politics Jun. 17, 2024 7:52 am491d ago
Republicans hope the legislation puts to rest accusations from Democrats that they seek to ban contraception, and respond to voters' concerns about access to reproductive care.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 16, 2024 9:23 am553d ago
Also in Campaign Almanac: Joni Ernst announced as special guest for ‘Roast and Ride’ fundraiser
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Campaigns & Elections Apr. 5, 2024 5:57 pm563d ago
Christina Bohannan, who is running to unseat Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a Republican from Ottumwa, in Southeast Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, reports raising $820,000 in the first quarter of this year.
Government & Politics Mar. 13, 2024 7:54 am587d ago
TikTok bill pushed by Iowa’s U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson heads to House floor
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Dec. 1, 2023 12:41 pm689d ago
The extraordinary move makes Santos just the sixth member of the U.S. House — and first Republican — to be voted out by his peers.
Government & Politics Dec. 1, 2023 12:25 pm689d ago
Supporters argue the bill it would crack down on child trafficking as well as "child recycling," which refers to bad actors bringing children with them across the border multiple times and falsely claiming them as a relative to appear as a family unit.
Government & Politics Nov. 30, 2023 7:57 am691d ago
In a call with reporters Wednesday, Iowa’s U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley also shrugged off former President Donald Trump’s latest call to scrap Obamacare, saying Republicans are working to bring health care costs down, but have little interest in rehashing the fight to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Government & Politics Nov. 15, 2023 6:12 pm705d ago
Here’s what that means for Iowa farmers
Washington Post
Federal Government Nov. 14, 2023 5:57 pm706d ago
All of Iowa’s House delegation votes measure; it now heads to Senate
Government & Politics Nov. 13, 2023 9:39 am708d ago
Pharmacies across Iowa have closed at an alarming rate over the past decade-plus, partly because insurance payouts don't cover drug costs. Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and colleagues this week introduced a proposal that would tackle practices used by pharmacy benefit managers that drive up costs for prescription medications.
Washington Post
Federal Government Oct. 19, 2023 3:09 pm732d ago
Iowa’s U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks was among those reporting threats and intimidation.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Oct. 17, 2023 6:10 pm734d ago
Democrats note that Jordan has never voted in favor of a Farm Bill.