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Ernst Announces Senate Committee Assignments, Chief of Staff

U.S. Senator-Elect Joni Ernst (R-IA) said her committee assignments will benefit Iowans. Ernst also tapped Lisa Goeas to be her office’s chief of staff.

Branstad Appoints Adam Gregg as Iowa State Public Defender

Gov. Terry Branstad yesterday announced that former Republican nominee for Attorney General Adam Gregg was named to lead the State Public Defender’s office.

How The Federal Reserve Works Against American Workers

Steve Lonegan: The Fed’s easy money policies are hurting savers and workers, leading to stagnant wages for working families while Wall St. investors profit.

Rod Blum to Serve on House Budget and Oversight Committees

(Washington, DC) Congressman-elect Rod Blum of Iowa’s First Congressional District has been…

Iowa GOP Leaders Pledge Neutrality in 2016 Iowa Caucuses

The Republican Party of Iowa’s Chair, Co-Chair and State Central Committee Members have signed a pledge to remain neutral in the Iowa caucus process in 2016

Branstad Sets Iowa House District 4 Special Election

Gov. Terry Branstad orders a special election to be held on Jan. 6, 2015, for Iowa House District 4, following the passing of State Rep. Dwayne Alons.

Des Moines Should Welcome Entrepreneurship, Not Stifle It

Americans for Prosperity – Iowa said that the Des Moines City Council instead of proposing draconian measures that stifle entrepreneurship should welcome it.

Margaret Stoldorf to Run in Iowa Senate District 12 Special Election

Margaret Stoldorf announced her intention to seek the Iowa Senate District 12 seat, vacated by US Senator-Elect Joni Ernst with her resignation on Friday.

ADF to 13K+ School Districts: 1st Amendment Protects Christmas Expression

Alliance Defending Freedom sent a memo & fact sheet to 13,000 + school districts to dispel the myth that Christmas speech, participation is unconstitutional.

Planned Parenthood Puts Profits Ahead of Women’s Health

ADF submitted a friend-of-the-court brief Tuesday to the Iowa Supreme Court in support of an Iowa Board of Medicine ban on “webcam” abortions.

What Does Women’s History Have to Do With Defense?

CWA has learned that Congress is considering including the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Groups Expose Obama Failure on Abortion Transparency

Charlotte Lozier Institute and Family Research Council revealed a new website today that sheds light on which Obamacare insurance plans cover abortion.

David Young Appointed to House Appropriations Committee

Congressman-Elect David Young yesterday was appointed to the United States House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee for the 114th Congress.

New Book Brings Political Right, Left and Center Together to Stop Common Core

Resounding Books officially announced publication of Common Ground on Common Core an 18-essay volume from twenty top education experts and activists.

Polling Shows Impact of Abortion Issue on Mid-Term Elections

Post-election polling after the mid-term election shows that 23% of voters cited abortion and voted pro-life, 28% heard from National Right to Life.

Colorado School to Students: No Praying During Free Time

Alliance Defending Freedom files suit against Academy School District #20 after public school censors religious discussion, expression during open period.