Blum, Ernst, Grassley, King and Young Named “Heroes of Main Street”

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Rod Blum, Steve King, David Young were all named Heroes of Main Street by the National Retail Federation this week.

Joni Ernst Calls for the Resignation of the Veterans Affairs Secretary

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst called for the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald after he compared VA wait times with those at Disneyland.

Iowa GOP State Convention Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart will update a live blog through the day during the Iowa GOP State Convention in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Young: Campaign Team Ready for Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) announced members of his campaign team and that he has $1 million in the bank for the Iowa 3rd Congressional District race.

The IRS is Becoming a Reliable Friend of Identity Thieves

David Young: The IRS must utilize every existing tool to implement and improve security policies to protect Americans’ personal and financial information.

Iowa Republicans Hold Line Against Omnibus Bill

Rod Blum, Steve King, David Young, Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley voted no on the Omnibus bill that passed Congress to avert a shutdown.

ESEA Reauthorization Clears U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on a 359 to 64 vote.

House Votes to Increase Oversight of Federal Reserve

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3189, the FORM Act of 2015 calling for greater congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve

Veterans Deserve Our Unwavering Gratitude and Respect

David Young: Look a Veteran in the eye and say “thank you” for their bravery and sacrifices they deserve our unwavering gratitude and respect.

Republican Response to Obama’s Rejection of the Keystone Pipeline

A round-up of responses to President Barack Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline from Republican presidential candidates and elected officials.

David Young: Budget Deal Breaks Promise to American People

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) announced this morning that he will oppose the budget deal that the U.S. House is expected to vote on as early as today.

David Young to Host First Veterans Care Fair in Des Moines

The first of two Veterans Care Fairs hosted by Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) kick-off this Saturday at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education Center.

Branstad Doubles Down on Not Defunding Planned Parenthood

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad reiterates that he does not have legal authority to defund Planned Parenthood despite evidence and reasoning to the contrary.

Ernst, Grassley and Young Vote for CR That Doesn’t Defund Planned Parenthood

Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley, Dave Loebsack and David Young voted for a continuing resolution that didn’t defund Planned Parenthood in the Senate and House.

Iran Is Already Breaking a Bad Deal

David Young: Many Americans believe Iran negotiators already have the upper hand in the deal. Now it appears Iran wants even more.

Presidential Candidates Make Pitch to Iowa’s Social Conservatives

Rick Santorum, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz headline Iowa FFC Fall Dinner.