Articles Tagged: US Senate

Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley says the White House’s proposal to extend Medicare’s solvency is likely to run into a barrage of Republican opposition.

U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, say they have new confidence Congress will continue efforts to lower prescription drug costs.

The Iowa senator said he is on the way to a full recovery and never missed a vote in the U.S. Senate since the injury.

89-year-old senator says surgery for a fracture was ‘very successful,’ with a full recovery expected.

Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and pledged ongoing support for the country’s war effort — but oppose a $1.7 trillion spending bill that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine.

All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.

Iowa senator succeeds Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory in Nevada gave Democrats the 50 seats they needed to keep the Senate. But control of the House remains uncertain.

So what comes next from state government and Iowa’s congressional delegation?

See what choices are on the ballot for Iowans in this midterm election. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Voters should note that closing time is an hour earlier than in previous general elections. Find your polling location at voterready.iowa.gov

The rush to sway and turn out voters will continue through Election Day on Tuesday.

Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is unconcerned by the latest polling showing him in what could be his toughest re-election fight in 40 years, and continued to tout his longevity and seniority as an asset.

Retired Navy vice admiral thinks he provides ‘steel jaws’

Also, new ads are posted in Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House campaigns

Gingrich was on the campaign trail with Zach Nunn, a Republican state senator seeking election to Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.