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Terry McAuliffe Targeted by VA Women’s PAC Ad Campaign

Women Speak Out Virginia PAC targets Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Gubernatorial Race for his plan to turn a blind eye on abortion clinics.

Facebook Chooses Iowa for Next Data Center Location

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced that Facebook chose Altoona as the location for their next data center location that will create hundreds of jobs.

Vander Plaats Calls for Iowa Senate Re-Vote for Regents Nominee

Bob Vander Plaats of the The FAMiLY LEADER called on the Iowa Senate to have a re-vote to confirm Robert Cramer to the Iowa Board of Regents.

David Vaudt Resigns as Iowa State Auditor, Branstad to Appoint Interim

Iowa State Auditor David Vaudt announced his resignation upon his election to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. An interim will be appointed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad to complete the rest of his term.

Rod Blum Announces Candidacy in Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

Dubuque Businessman Rod Blue today announced his candidacy in the 2014 Iowa 1st Congressional District race which is an open seat.

The Federal Reserve at 100: Time for a Change?

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve now is a good time to examine our monetary policy through the Centennial Monetary Commission Act.

Rand Paul to Headline Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner

The Republican Party of Iowa announced that Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will headline their annual Lincoln Dinner to be held on May 10, 2013 in Cedar Rapids.

Senator Chuck Grassley Cosponsors Life at Conception Act

The FAMiLY Leader commends Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for cosponsoring S.583, the Life at Conception Act sponsored by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY).
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaking at CPAC 2013

Marco Rubio at CPAC 2013

Prospective 2016 presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave remarks at CPAC 2013. Full video of his remarks available.
Senator Rand Paul at CPAC 2013

Rand Paul at CPAC 2013

Prospective 2016 Presidential candidate, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke at CPAC 2013, full transcript and video available.

Polk County Republicans Pick Will Rogers to Be Chair

Polk County Republicans (Iowa) selected Will Rogers as chairman over David Edwards. Rogers was formerly co-chair of the party and its executive director.

Lozier Institute Calls for Permanent, Expanded Adoption Tax Credits

The Charlotte Lozier Institute released a paper today calling for expanded adoption tax credits to be implemented in order to provide relief for families.

The Economic and Fiscal Crisis Continues

At the heart of the fiscal crisis is the national debt, which is over $16 trillion that is harming the economy, and threatening the value of the dollar.

Record Breaking Attendance Expected at Iowa Prayer Breakfast

Ravi Zacharias will keynote the 2013 Iowa Prayer Breakfast on March 28th which has already seen registration numbers surpass previous years.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Enlists 33 Governors to Keep Wrestling in Olympics

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad released a letter signed by 33 governors urging IOC Executive Board President Jacques Rogge to keep wrestling in the Olympics.

Congresswoman Diane Black Introduces Legislation to Protect Conscience

Congresswoman Diane Black (R-TN) introduced H.R. 940, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act (HCCRA), to defend conscience rights against HHS mandate.