The holidays are a special time when we gather with loved ones and celebrate the season. Unfortunately, there is also a sharp increase in accidents during this time of year, especially house fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), each year fires occurring during the ...
Q: What is biodiesel? A: Biodiesel is a clean-burning renewable fuel alternative to petroleum-based diesel. It’s produced from vegetable oils and animal fats. Since the agricultural products used to produce biodiesel are grown or raised in the United States, it provides jobs and economic ...
Thanksgiving Q: When did Thanksgiving become a federal holiday? A: Congress approved Thanksgiving as a federal holiday in 1870. It was one of the first five federal holidays. Until 1941, each year the President declared which Thursday Thanksgiving would fall on, usually choosing the ...
Extending Help in a Time of Crisis As we approach the holiday season, many families in Iowa and around the country are struggling with the hardships of a tough economy. This month, I supported legislation to extend crucial benefits to those who are looking for work or struggling against other ...
Q: What services does the VA provide to veterans? A: The Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA as it is commonly referred to, helps veterans who become disabled through an injury, disease, or aggravation of an existing condition while in service to the country. The VA provides health ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 22, 2009) - On what leaders of The American Legion characterized as “an historic day,” President Barack Obama signed into law the Veterans Health Care, Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009. The landmark legislation contained a provision for which the nation’s ...
Looking out for taxpayers Q: How are you protecting taxpayer dollars? A: The United States Senate recently passed my legislation to stop abuse of government charge cards. My legislation requires all federal agenciesto establish strict internal controls for government charge cards and ...
On Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 am folks in Iowa and across the nation are reminded to turn their clocks back an hour as we return to Standard Time from Day Light Saving Time (DST). I recommend that everyone change all their clocks on Saturday, October 31 before they go to bed to avoid ...
Columbus Day Q: What is Columbus Day? A: Columbus Day celebrates the accomplishments of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who in 1492 traveled across the Atlantic looking for a shortcut to Asia and discovered America. After being turned down for financing by several European ...
Des Moines, IA— Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell announced that he is accepting applications for nomination to the United States Armed Service Academies from the 3rd Congressional District for the entering class of 2010. “Every year I look forward to recommending ...