U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa
Biden Blows Past Budget Deadline for Four Years Running
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's failure to submit a budget proposal to Congress by the first Monday in February for the fourth year in a row:
"President Biden has achieved a perfect score for fiscal tardiness. For four years running, this president has been unable to muster a budget proposal by the time th
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Monona County Iron
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Monona County Iron of Monona County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa's 99 counties.
"The folks at Monona County Iron pride themselves on offering engineering solutions for every job and brin
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Ernst Requires Actions, Not Just Words, from President
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
After President Biden blew through another deadline to submit his budget request today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is requiring the President to submit his budget plan and National Security Strategy before he discusses his agenda at the State of the Union.
This would hold the President accountable to The Budget Act of 1974, which mandates the President's Budget request should be submitted by today, the firs
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Ernst Statement on Bill Northey's Legacy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement honoring the life of Iowan Bill Northey, who passed away today.
"Bill Northey dedicated his life to Iowa agriculture. Throughout his career as a farmer, leader in key agriculture organizations, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary, he was a steadfast advocate for the producers that feed and fuel our world. He
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Grassley Statement on the Passing of Bill Northey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) released the following statement regarding the passing of Bill Northey, former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation:
"Today the Iowa farm community lost a giant. Bill Northey was a dear friend and fierce advocate for the family farmer. As Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture and Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservat
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