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Bruce Braley Is Off to See the Wizard

Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) in his remarks to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius likened Obamacare to the Wizard of Oz unaware that the Wizard was a complete fraud.

Webcam Abortions in Iowa: Will They Stay or Will They Go?

A judge will decide on a motion for stay pending judicial review on the recent decision by the Iowa Board of Medicine to end dangerous webcam abortions.

Bruce Braley Broke His Promise on Obamacare

Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) like President Obama and many other Demcrats broke their promise that Americans can keep their insurance if they want to.

Video: Ted Cruz at Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner

In case you missed it, watch video of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) address Iowa Republicans at the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual Reagan Dinner on 10/25/13.

Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner Live Blog (Done and Done)

Live at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2013 Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Iowa Races to the Early Childhood Trough

The State of Iowa’s application for a Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant opens up Iowa to Federal involvement in early childhood education.

First Iowa U.S. Senate GOP Primary Debate Wrap-Up

Recap and full video of the AFP/NRO Iowa U.S. Senate GOP Primary debate. Caffeinated Thoughts also wants to hear from you who do you think won?

Walt Rogers Releases Black Hawk County Steering Committee

Walt Rogers, Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, released the names of his Black Hawk County Steering Committee.

Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Iowa State Rep. Dean Fisher

State Senator Joni Ernst, Republican candidate for United States Senate in Iowa, announced the official endorsement of State Representative Dean Fisher.

Sam Clovis Reaches 300 County Co-Captains for U.S. Senate Campaign

Sam Clovis reaches 300 county co-captains for his U.S. Senate campaign with the release of the names of 100 more activists.

Infographic: How Obamacare Impacts Iowa

The National Republican Senatorial Committee released an infographic that shows how Obamacare negatively impacts Iowa.

Medicaid Program Integrity Initiative Saves Iowa $86 Million Over 3 Years

Gov. Branstad announced Iowa Medicaid initiative saved taxpayers $41 million in fiscal year 2013 making the 3-year savings total to $86 million.

Julian Garrett Nominated for Iowa Senate District 13 Special Election

(Indianola, IA) State Representative Julian Garrett (R-Indianola) was selected as the Republican…

Iowan Reaction to Debt Ceiling Deal

There has been some strong reaction from Iowans to last night’s debt ceiling deal in Congress and subsequent vote that ended the federal government shutdown.

Governor Branstad’s Common Core Executive Order, A Good First Step

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s executive order is a good first step at addressing concerns surrounding the Common Core, but doesn’t end the debate.

Chuck Grassley: Government Shutdown Deal A “Missed Opportunity” to Limit Government

Sen. Chuck Grassley called the government shutdown deal “a missed opportunity to force action to limit government and increase economic opportunities.”