Each year, Medicare beneficiaries in Iowa and around the country have a chance to select a new plan or keep their existing plan during Medicare’s Open Enrollment period. This year, the open enrollment begins October 15th and ends on December 7th. By getting a head start on choosing their ...
On Labor Day, as we honor the contributions that generations of workers have made to the strength and prosperity of our great country, I am reminded of the struggles facing families in Iowa and around the country. America’s middle class is the backbone of our economy, and yet, these families ...
One of the most rewarding things about being your State Senator is the conversations I have with young people who are getting involved in our democracy for the first time. Each year, I give students and teachers a firsthand look at how our laws are made when they visit the Statehouse. I also ...
Action here at the State House becomes strange this time of year. Erratic may be a better term. There are days when legislation is being bounced from chamber to chamber and little, if any, floor debate takes place. There are also days when we have numerous groups here advocating their ...
Act now to keep Iowa’s economy growing with investment in education reform The recent report of rising state revenues is another sign that Iowa’s response to the national recession is working. Our economy is improving, and now’s the time to strengthen the foundations of a lasting ...
WASHINGTON (April 28, 2010) - The national commander of The American Legion today hailed the 5-4 decision of the Supreme court reversing a lowercourt decision that could have required the removal of a cross that has stood in the Mojave National Preserve for more than 75 years. "I commend the ...
Community Survey: Please take a few moments to complete the community survey at www.gladbrook-reinbeck.k12.ia.us, the link is in the middle of the page, simply click on the picture. We emailed a link to all contacts in JMC in February, but had a very limited response, we believe that anti-spam ...
The American Legion supports troop increase, Opposes ‘Surrender Strategy’ WASHINGTON (December 1, 2009) - The American Legion praised President Obama’s decision to send more troops to Afghanistan, but is troubled by some reports that the administration might set artificial timelines for ...
Legion hails Supreme Court decision to hold photographs Decision affirms Legion’s fight to protect troops from publication of harmful images WASHINGTON (November 30, 2009) - The American Legion today praised the Supreme Court for vacating and remanding an appeals court ruling which would ...
Grassley Q&A: Improving Labor Protections for U.S. Imports Q: Is it illegal to import goods made by forced labor, including forced child labor, into the United States? A: Current law prohibits the entry of goods into the United States if they were made from convict labor or forced or ...