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David Young: Should a Federal Law Enforcement Agency Follow Federal Law?

Congressman David Young: ICE Director Sarah Saldaña “is violating the trust of the people who pay her salary. That cannot be allowed to stand.”

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Appoints Ryan Wise as Education Director

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that he has named Iowa Department of Education deputy director Ryan Wise as the new director of the department.

Iowa Supreme Court Strikes Down Webcam Abortion Ban

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled to strike down a ban on “webcam” abortions, where women are given abortion-inducing drugs without an exam by a physician.

New Technology Announced for 2016 Iowa Caucuses

The 2016 Iowa caucus results will be delivered via a new, mobile-enabled, cloud-based platform that will allow for accurate, efficient and secure reporting.

Black Hawk Republicans Sponsor Religious Liberty Town Hall

Sam Clovis will keynote a religious liberty town hall sponsored by the Black County Republicans on 6/9/15 at 7:00p at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Liberty on the Rocks Returns to Des Moines

Liberty Iowa has announced the first of many “Liberty on the Rocks” events scheduled to take place Friday June 5 from 5:30 – 8:00pm at Embassy Suites.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Modernize Former Presidential Allowances

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation to reform the system for providing former U.S. presidents certain benefits and perks.

Rick Perry: Our Best Days Are Ahead of Us (Video)

RickPAC released a new video featuring former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s recent visit to Iowa and his unwavering belief that America’s best days are ahead.

Joni Ernst Discusses Importance of Trade in Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to discuss the need for Trade Promotion Authority.

Rod Blum Votes for Late-Term Abortion Ban

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

Grassley, Ernst Urge USDA to Properly Deploy Resources to Fight Avian Flu

U.S. Senators Ernst and Grassley encouraged the USDA to ensure that resources have been properly deployed to Iowa to fight the HPAI, Avian Flu, outbreak.

Pro-life Leaders Call for Passage of Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Prolife leaders call on Congress to pass H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, the eve of the 2nd anniversary of Kermit Gosnell’s conviction.

Pate Champions National Small Business Week

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate joins business owners across the state in recognizing National Small Business Week (May 4-8) as designated by the SBA.

New Paper Warns Against U.S. Expansion of Physician-Assisted Suicide

A new paper released by the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) elaborates the arguments against physician-assisted suicide, citing numerous abuses.

Steve King Introduces “Restrain the Judges on Marriage Act”

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) introduced a bill yesterday in the U.S. House that strips federal courts of jurisdiction to hear cases related to marriage.