Category: Politics

As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets the legitimate

Wildlife trafficking is a multi-billion dollar illicit business that is decimating Africa’s iconic animal populations.  Many species — most notably elephants and rhinoceroses — now face the risk of significant decline or

Monday, President Obama called Governor Jan Brewer to receive an update on the Yarnell Hill fire and express his condolences to the families of the 19 brave firefighters and all whose lives

Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, and H.R. 2231, the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act. H.R.

(DES MOINES) – The governor’s office today released a list of all appointments that have been made to boards and commissions since March 1, 2013. The appointments are as follows: Agricultural Development

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 30, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations

(DES MOINES) – On Friday, Governor Terry E. Branstad issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one county in response to recent storms and flooding. The Governor’s proclamation, for Jackson County, allows

From President Obama on Friday, June 28th, 2013 – My Administration announced that, for the first time in history, we will be making important federal employee benefits, including healthcare and retirement benefits,

Senate Immigration Bill Passes with Bipartisan Support, One Step Closer to Fixing Broken System Yesterday, Senator Harkin cast a critical vote to pass historic immigration reform legislation. The bill cleared the Senate

From Sen. Charles Grassley – WASHINGTON – Washingtonians brace themselves for the flood of tourists who come to soak in the monuments, museums and memorials that attract millions of visitors to the

MCLEAN, VA – Recently, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, an early backer of then-Sen. Obama’s 2008 primary campaign, announced her support of Ready for Hillary political action committee. Sen. McCaskill is

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Costos, of California, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Andorra. Ronald J. Binz,

From President Barack Obama – Today is National HIV Testing Day, when we encourage people across the United States to get tested. Early detection and treatment for HIV saves lives, and yet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that two Iowa fire departments will receive a total of $333,182 for their Operations and Safety programs from the U.S. Department of Homeland

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad has issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for one county in response to recent storms and flooding. Today, the Governor issued a proclamation to activate the

“For the states that have not yet recognized the freedom to marry for all, we encourage you to look to Iowa as an example. For those on the extreme right who attempt to

Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement after the Senate invoked cloture on the Corker-Hoeven amendment to S. 744, the Senate’s Gang of Eight Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill by a

WASHINGTON – For Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, immigration reform is personal. As the Senator from Nevada, he has seen firsthand how the hardships imposed by our broken immigration system have hurt

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Denise Bauer – Ambassador to Belgium, Department of State John Berry – Ambassador to

WASHINGTON – In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today, nine Senators, led by Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), said the health law’s Navigator Program lacked

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry Branstad today announced Jefferson County, which was affected by severe weather in April, has been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration granted May 31, 2013. This declaration

On World Refugee Day, the United States stands with the more than 45 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and political violence.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that a total of $2,673,197 has been awarded to ten AmeriCorps programs across Iowa. This competitive funding comes from the Corporation for National

Discretion and Waivers Immigration Reform Bill Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Ranking Member, Senate Judiciary Committee Comprehensive Immigration Reform, S.744, Discretion and Waivers Thursday, June 13, 2013 Mr. President,

I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Michael Froman as the United States Trade Representative. Mike has been my closest advisor on a broad range of international

WASHINGTON – The Arms Control Association (ACA) – a national nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies – welcomed President Obama’s pledge to

Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry at the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 10th Anniversary Celebration Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 18, 2013 Thank you very, very much

Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after voting for H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill authorizes our national defense priorities for

Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after honoring Vietnam War Veteran Robert Rohlfsen of Early, IA, with medals he had not previously received for his service. Rohlfsen served

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Latham today responded to a White House threat to veto the pending farm bill. Here are Latham’s remarks: Some would have you believe that the U.S. House Farm

WASHINGTON – Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Hollande of France, Prime Minister Letta of Italy, and Chancellor Merkel of Germany on June 14th:

MOSCOW, June 16 (UPI) — President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will discuss anti-terrorism cooperation during talks scheduled for June 17, officials said. Obama and Putin have planned to

WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama told the crowd at an early Father’s Day luncheon Friday being a father was “the best job.” “You know obviously this is a

WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) — Eight workers associated with an LGBT activist group were arrested during a protest outside House Speaker John Boehner’s office in Washington. The activists taken into custody Thursday

WASHINGTON, June 14 (UPI) — Government officials said they honored Rep. John Dingell, the nation’s longest-serving member of Congress, during a ceremony in Washington Vice President Joe Biden attended the hour-long event

NEW YORK, June 12 (UPI) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg asked major New York political donors Wednesday to withhold support from four Democrats who voted against background checks. Bloomberg sent out more than

Washington, D.C. – The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) being debated by the US House of Representatives this week includes provisions to remove the ability of military commanders to unilaterally overturn convictions

BOSTON, June 12 (UPI) — President Barack Obama visited Boston Wednesday, campaigning for Senate candidate Rep. Ed Markey and saying he welcomes working with Senate Republicans. At an athletic center in Roxbury

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on the Nominations of B. Todd Jones, to be Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,