U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to address the amount of pressure on him to hold hearings for Obama’s SCOTUS nominee.
Ted Cruz: Merrick Garland’s Nomination Is a Donald Trump Type of Deal
Ted Cruz says that Merrick Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court is the type of D.C. dealmaking one could expect if Donald Trump is elected President.
U.S. Senate Approves No Child Left Behind Replacement
The U.S. Senate replaces No Child Left Behind passing on a 85 to 12 vote the Every Student Succeeds Act that President Obama is expected to sign into law.
Ernst Demands VA Review of All Whistleblower Claims
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald challenging the VA’s failure to review all whistleblower claims.
Grassley: No Syrian Refugees Until Stringent Security Measures Implemented
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) says the most stringent security standards needed before allowing any more of the Syrian refugees into United States.
Joni Ernst: “Today’s passage to scrap the expanded WOTUS rule is a major win for our hardworking farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and small businesses.”
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to highlight the significant failures within the President’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Gustavsson: Members of Congress cuddle with Wall Street that largely controls K street. That is why I support a 12 million annual salary for congressmen.
The U.S. Senate passed 81 to 17 S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill advocates says “fixes” No Child Left Behind while critics say it isn’t enough.
Beware of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Fast-Track
John Hendrickson: It is clear that Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and granting President Obama fast-track authority is a dangerous policy on many levels.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed domestic and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Waukee, IA.