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Labor Department Strengthens Religious Exemption for Federal Contractors

Eugene Scalia: “Religious organizations should not have to fear that acceptance of a federal contract or subcontract will require them to abandon their religious character or identity.”

U.S. Department of Labor Advances Protection for Religious Liberty

Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia issued both a directive and guidance to advance religious liberty protections aligned to President Trump’s executive order.

Initial Unemployment Claims in Iowa See a Sharp Drop

7,958 fewer Iowans filed an initial unemployment claim last week compared to the previous week. Under COVID-19 closures, 305,625 initial claims were filed.

Iowans Received Over $224 Million in Unemployment Benefits

Between unemployment insurance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Iowans received over $224 million last week.

Iowa Sees Drop in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 46,356 people file initial unemployment insurance claims between April 5-11, down from the previous week, and 128,819 filed continuing unemployment insurance claims.

The Number of Unemployment Claims in Iowa Grows Each Week During Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor reports Iowa saw 67,334 new unemployment claims between March 29-April 4, the most in one week since the COVID-19 surge began.

Since COVID-19 Surge, Almost 97,000 Iowans Filed Unemployment Claims

Since Gov. Kim Reynolds’ initial public health emergency declaration that saw many businesses close, 96,915 Iowans have filed for unemployment.

Iowa Sees Over 41,000 Unemployment Claims Due to COVID-19 Surge

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that during the week of March 15-21, 2020, 41,890 people who work in Iowa filed unemployment insurance claims.

New Rule Clarifies Religious Liberty Protections for Federal Contractors

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced a proposed rule to ensure conscience and religious freedom for religious organizations who contract with the government.

U.S. Department of Labor Protects Religious Liberty

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a new policy directive which focused on protecting religious freedom.

White House Reorganization Plan Includes Merger of ED and Labor Departments

The Trump Administration released a federal government reorganization plan that includes a merger of the Education and Labor Departments, as well as, other streamlining proposals.

Access to Affordable Health Insurance: The Kitchen Table Issue of Our Time

Jason Schultz: The (Un)Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, has wreaked havoc on our health care and health insurance industries. Policies disappeared, carriers pulled out of Iowa, and government meddling has caused policies to be much more expensive and yet, provide less coverage. 

Trump Administration Takes Steps to Protect Religious Liberty

The Trump Administration took steps to protect religious liberty through conscience protection from the HHS contraceptives mandate and new DOJ guidance.

Obama’s Tyranny By Rule

Shane Vander Hart: President Barack Obama will allow boys in girls’ locker rooms at school, force hospitals to provide abortions, and change who gets overtime by rule, not law.

Hope & Change Still Doesn’t Equal Jobs

We had a rebound!  Well not the type of rebound that President…

A Victory for America’s Family Farms

By Congressman Tom Latham (R-IA) America’s family farms won a great victory…