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The virus pandemic is disrupting our daily lives in unimaginable ways. The National Institutes of Health is working with a private sector biotech company and has already begun early-stage human trials for a potential vaccine, so there is…
We all ought to be very concerned, as I am, about the ongoing religious persecution happening in Nigeria. It may be happening in a lot of countries, but I just want to mention Nigeria today. In the last 6 months, there have been multiple…
This time of year is typically spent celebrating students of all ages as they graduate on to their next endeavors. Most graduations have a different look this year due to the pandemic, but the occasion has not lost its significance…
It makes us look worse, because the more people you test, the likely the higher numbers they are.
Iowa Safe Schools is holding its 15th annual Iowa Governor's Conference on May 11, this time as a virtual conference, given the circumstances. I understand this has been an annual tradition starting in 2006. It is an effort to help end…
Much has been said on the Senate floor these past few days regarding our Nation's response to the coronavirus. But this morning, after our prayer to the Lord and after the pledge to our Nation's flag, I want to take this opportunity to…
On another matter, in November of 2017, Bijan Ghaisar was shot and killed by two U.S. Park Police officers. That person was unarmed and in his vehicle. The National Park Service oversees the U.S. Park Police and still hasn't responded to a…
Iowa has had 14 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. My staff and I remain in constant communication with Federal agencies to ensure that the Federal Government is properly managing emergency threats to the public health. I am also in…
As the Congresswoman from Iowa's 1st Congressional District, I know firsthand that for our small businesses, the ability to access new markets and export goods promotes economic successes at home and in our communities.
Last Saturday marked an incredible milestone for Make-a-Wish Iowa. At that event in Dubuque, this organization granted its 4,000th wish to Michael, age 15, from Oelwein, IA. He received a livestock trailer for transporting his show cattle…
I think all of us here expect better than what we have seen from Wells Fargo and from your predecessors.
My biggest concern is, obviously, the health and safety of my constituents and Iowans and folks across the country.
Today, I ask that the Committee consider including a provision in WRDA 2020 so that low income communities such as those served by RRWA have first rights to remaining water supply storage in their regions at a reduced rate.
Tearing down a levee that saved you and replacing it with one that didn't is the biggest waste of taxpayer dollars I can think of.
But I have got to say, smart investments in flood prevention like what Hamburg needed will save our taxpayers more money in the long run.
Another significant issue is, of course, the lack of transparency that we have regarding the Small Refinery Waiver Program.
I was shocked to see the Trump Administration decided to slash this budget and funding for fiscal year 2021.
I wake up thinking about trade. I go to bed thinking about trade.