Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]

Iowa's congressmen renew oaths

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

...Calif., witnessed the ceremony. Braley's family was home and in school. Also taking the oath of office were veteran members Leonard Boswell, 3rd District Democrat; Tom Latham, 4th District Republican; and Rep. Steve King, 5th District Republican. Harkin

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Harkin, other Iowans in Congress welcome Vilsack

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

"Tom is a thoughtful and forward-thinking leader," Representative Leonard Boswell, a Democrat, said in a statement. "In Iowa, he pioneered much of our ...

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Lawmakers, others react to Vilsack nomination

2008-12-17T00:00:00Z

...Iowa congressional delegation. We have a long history of serving together. Iowa will benefit from this decision." U.S. REP. LEONARD BOSWELL, D-Des Moines: I congratulate Tom Vilsack on his nomination for Secretary of Agriculture. Tom is a thoughtful and

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Auto dealers pin hopes on White House

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

The White House’s signal that it’s willing to help the Big Three automakers lifted the spirits of some auto dealers Friday, just hours after the U.S. Senate refused to act on a $14 billion rescue package. Still, car dealers who are lobbying for the

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Iowa senators skeptical of auto industry bailout

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...bailout is unfair to American taxpayers and I have no confidence that it will help the auto industry back on track." U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Des Moines, said he planned to support the bill to stave off further job losses. "The ripple effect of the

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Iowa senators skeptical of auto industry bailout

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Des Moines, said he planned to support the bill to stave off further job losses. "The ripple effect of the industry's downturn ...

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Cyclone-to-be crafts Hawkeye-ish White House ornament

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

McNichols' art teacher, Stewart Buck, was asked by US Rep. Leonard Boswell to help put an Iowa touch on the tree that will stand in the White House Blue ...

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Iowa delegation splits down party lines on auto bailout

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...Latham, R-Ames, said that just as the bailout of Wall Street had failed, another “poorly crafted bailout plan will not truly solve the ills of the auto industry.” Congressman Leonard Boswell, D-Des Moines, has not issued a statement regarding the ba

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Cyclone-to-be crafts Hawkeye-ish White House ornament

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...High School senior said. "But I wanted it to say 'Iowa.' " McNichols' art teacher, Stewart Buck, was asked by U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell to help put an Iowa touch on the tree that will stand in the White House Blue Room. The 20-foot North Carolina-grown

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Iowa senators skeptical of auto industry bailout

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

Iowa Congressmen react to auto bailout package

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...and their employees to overhaul their operations to ensure long-term viability while adhering to rigorous oversight." Rep. Leonard Boswell, 3rd District Democrat: "While I strongly believe that the auto industry needs to become more efficient and innova

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Nebraska House Members Vote Against Auto Bailout

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lee Terry of Nebraska's 2nd District calls the bill a handout that won't create the change that's needed Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of the state's 1st ...

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D.M. area takes hit in layoffs of 300 at Principal

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

The Des Moines area's economy appears healthy enough to recover from the loss of 300 jobs at Principal Financial Group, two economists said Tuesday. Principal laid off 550 workers worldwide, or about 3.5 percent of its 16,300 employees, Tuesday. The

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Clinton allies in Iowa praise her selection

2008-12-02T00:00:00Z

...program to address the global challenges facing our nation and rebuild our nation's reputation throughout the world." REP. LEONARD BOSWELL, D-Des Moines: "I think she's a great choice, especially because she has a lot of knowledge of world conditions an

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Lawmakers seek to link economic stimulus, storm relief

2008-12-01T00:00:00Z

Third District Rep. Leonard Boswell, a Des Moines Democrat, supports public works projects as part of the stimulus bill, as well as investment in jobs in ...

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Lawmakers seek to link economic stimulus, storm relief

2008-12-01T00:00:00Z

...this economy, and we do, then suspending the capital gains tax is the quickest way to get it," King said. Third District Rep. Leonard Boswell, a Des Moines Democrat, supports public works projects as part of the stimulus bill, as well as investment in j

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Metro Communities

2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin as well as Rep. Leonard Boswell to ask for their help in expediting work on the Birdland and Central Place levee projects. ...

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Metro Communities

2008-11-29T00:00:00Z

...and Central Place levees. City Council members have sent a letter to Sens. Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin as well as Rep. Leonard Boswell to ask for their help in expediting work on the Birdland and Central Place levee projects. Des Moines officials ha

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Inauguration tickets available via state's DC delegation

2008-11-26T00:00:00Z

Rep. Leonard Boswell of Des Moines, who represents the 3rd District, said his office had already received hundreds of requests, but that people still ...

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Want inauguration tickets? Heres how to apply

2008-11-25T00:00:00Z

...2nd District, is asking people to contact his Washington, D.C., office by phone at (202) 225-6576 by 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. Rep. Leonard Boswell of Des Moines, who represents Iowa's 3rd District, said his office had already received hundreds of requests, but

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