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September 05, 2008 Braley, Gayman to hold business roundtable

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, and Iowa state Rep. Elesha Gayman, Davenport, will hold a small business roundtable discussion today at 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at Happy Joe’s and Lancer’s Grill, 350 E. LeClaire

September 04, 2008 Candidate Hartsuch says opponent Braley not on public's side

Leave a comment. | Share | Small | Large 3:47 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. n Trying to rally support for his congressional bid here, Republican congressional candidate David Hartsuch resurrected some of the same criticisms launched

September 03, 2008 Carlson: Hired hands help political eyes see needs

So the city of Cedar Rapids and Linn County, both strapped for cash in the aftermath of the horrible floods there, swallowed hard and hired a lobbying firm to help them out in Washington, D.C. It will cost $10,000 a month, but both government entities

September 03, 2008 Grassley links Gustav relief to Iowas needs

St. Paul, Minn. - U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said Hurricane Gustav is a reminder that Congress still has disaster aid to approve in the wake of Iowa's deadly summer tornados and record flooding. But Grassley said the storm, which was less destructive

September 02, 2008 Labor Congress celebrates Labor Day with picnic

Polly Bukta, D-Clinton, a representative of United States Sen. Tom Harkin and US Rep. Bruce Braley. “I think events like this are so important because I’ve ...

September 02, 2008 Dem Convention thrills some students

Chet Culver, Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, Sen. Dick Durban, D-Ill., and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. Meeting the influential figures allowed the ...

September 02, 2008 GOP candidates question Dems' resolve on floods

Tom Harkin, 1st District Rep. Bruce Braley and 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack didn't do enough to keep Congress in session to pass a flood relief package. ...

September 02, 2008 GOP candidates question Dems' resolve on floods

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A pair of GOP congressional hopefuls are suggesting that the Republican National Convention's response to victims of Hurricane Gustav stands in stark contrast to the lack of action by the Democratic-controlled Congress to help Iowa

September 02, 2008 Dem Convention thrills some students

It wasn't the lights, heat, or crowds that stuck in their minds. For the six UI students who attended the Democratic Convention in Denver last week, it was the chance to meet and learn from those they had only heard about on the news or in their

August 28, 2008 Republican State of the States 2008: Iowa

David Hartsuch is a long shot against freshman Rep. Bruce Braley , who easily won the seat Republican Jim Nussle left open in his failed bid for governor. ...

August 27, 2008 U.S. Rep. Braley asks for federal relief money faster

AP DES MOINES, Iowa - Representative Bruce Braley is urging US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez Tuesday to hurry the processing of $100 million in ...

August 27, 2008 SALTER SCENARIO: Tight security, 3 am start worth it for ...

Patty Judge, Congressman Bruce Braley, and Sen. Tom Harkin were all there, as well as several members of the press. There are 57 delegates and 8 alternates ...

August 27, 2008 Rep. Braley Asks for Federal Relief Money Faster

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)-- Representative Bruce Braley is urging US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez Tuesday to hurry the processing of $100 million in ...

August 27, 2008 Iowa delegates praise Clinton speech

DENVER --- Members of Iowa's delegation to the Democratic National Convention here gave Hillary Clinton high praise Tuesday night, calling her much-anticipated primetime speech a big step toward healing the rifts that flared into the open before the

August 27, 2008 Iowa delegates praise Clinton convention speech

DENVER, Colo. – Members of Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention here gave Hillary Clinton high praise Tuesday night, calling her much-anticipated prime time speech a big step toward healing the rifts that flared into the open before

August 27, 2008 Iowa delegation praises Clintonâs support for Obama

DENVER — Members of Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention here gave Hillary Clinton high praise Tuesday night. They said her much-anticipated prime-time speech was a big step toward healing the rifts that flared into the open before

August 26, 2008 Iowa delegation praises Clinton’s support for Obama

That made a strong argument for Obama, US Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, said. “I think she used a lot of themes from her campaign to transition into why she ...

August 26, 2008 Can Obama Do What Kerry Couldn’t and Reach Rural America?

Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley , who was first elected in 2006 to a northeastern Iowa district that includes substantial rural territory outside its ...

August 25, 2008 Braleys explains Obama’s rural policies

... and Representative Bruce Braley were among the policy advisors and elected officials leading the discussions in various towns across the state. Rep. ...

August 25, 2008 Michelle Obama Stresses Her Roots and Love for Country

Rep. Bruce Braley of Iowa offered a similar assessment, saying Obama softened her image with humor and family stories. “The Republican strategy is to attack ...

August 25, 2008 Rural Polling Specialist to Discuss Economic Messages for Democrats to Win Traditional GOP Voting Group

Ohio Governor, Vermont Senator & House Member, Former DNC Official Also Speaking DENVER, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by My Rural America: WHAT: Democratic Convention "Tools for Change" rural strategy briefing on

August 23, 2008 Dubuque police receive federal grant

Tom Harkin (D- Iowa) and US Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa). The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant Program will be used to support ...

August 22, 2008 Scott County honors late auditor

Former Scott County Auditor Karen Fitzsimmons was posthumously honored Thursday with a plaque and kind words. Fitzsimmons, who died in April, was honored with a plaque commemorating a speech made in June by U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, on the floor

August 22, 2008 Investigation shows GI Bill denial for 1/133rd was an oversight

Spc. Joshua Carlson of Sioux Rapids and Sgt. Rhys Evans of Strawberry Point were part of a group of soldiers, along with Rep. Bruce Braley, to discuss ...

August 22, 2008 Buzz Over Barack With Local Delegates

It was his starting gate. Iowa was his starting gate going to the national level." "I expect him to make Iowa a priority," said Rep. Bruce Braley. ...

August 21, 2008 Democratic State of the States 2008: Iowa

In early January, Barack Obama kicked off his successful drive to the Democratic presidential nomination with a needed win in the Iowa precinct caucuses. Now he’s driving for a bookend November win in this key battleground state. Obama and his allies

August 21, 2008 Investigation shows GI Bill denial for 1/133rd was an oversight

WATERLOO --- When classes resume Monday at the University of Northern Iowa, two Waterloo-based National Guard soldiers say they'll be able to concentrate on studying instead of paying tuition. Spc. Joshua Carlson of Sioux Rapids and Sgt. Rhys Evans of

August 21, 2008 Fuel storage tank sparks health concerns in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa — A contingent of South Clinton residents told the Iowa Department of Public Health they are concerned about a fuel storage tank containing benzene and other chemicals. The initial health consultation compiled by the state agency

August 21, 2008 Rebuild Iowa commissioners stop in Waverly

Patty Judge, the group, including US Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA), made a brief stop in Waverly on Tuesday as part of a tour surveying the recovery of the ...

August 21, 2008 Democratic State of the States 2008: Iowa

All three of Democratic House members will almost certainly be returning — including freshmen Bruce Braley of the 1st District, which includes Davenport and ...