Founded in 2010
News & Entertainment for Mason City, Clear Lake & the Entire North Iowa Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement today after attending the inauguration of President Obama: “In laying out his vision for a second term today President Obama spoke
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) — Rick Santorum said Sunday Republicans should “stick to their guns” when debating U.S. President Barack Obama’s gun control legislation. “Having a gun and gun ownership is part
From Senator Amanda Ragan – GROWING IOWA’S MIDDLE CLASS IN 2013 The 2013 session of the Iowa Legislature gaveled in on Monday. I’m looking forward to a great year devoted to initiatives
By MARCELLA KREITER There’s something unsettling about New Gingrich being the most reasonable voice in the room. Gingrich, the former U.S. House speaker who went to war in the 1990s with President
As the U.S. Congress becomes officially involved in the debate on gun violence and gun control, people are lining up on both sides of the intertwined issues, saying something must be done
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) — Mental health experts say healthcare reform will play a role in one of U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposals for reducing gun violence. Obama this week instructed the
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) — Actress Eva Longoria, who helped U.S. President Barack Obama secure the Hispanic vote in November, says she will be onstage with him at his inauguration. The “Desperate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be sworn in for his second term Sunday before President Barack Obama takes his oath, the White House said. Biden went
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) — Republicans in the House will pass a three-month increase in the U.S. debt limit if the Senate agrees to approve a budget by April 15, GOP leaders
On Friday, January 25th, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and guest of honor former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III will host the Launch of the United States Diplomacy Center
Washington – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham released the following statement today regarding President Obama’s announcement of 23 executive actions on gun control and additional legislative proposals issued to Congress: “I can’t think of
The 2013 session has officially been gaveled in and we are already busy with committee work, getting to know each of the 26 new members and setting priorities and goals for consideration
Daily legislation and analysis in the Iowa Legislature. Bills Filed Files Title Sponsor SF 18 A bill for an act authorizing a contingent appropriation from the Iowa economic emergency fund and the
Daily legislation and analysis in the Iowa Legislature. Bills Filed Files Title Sponsor SF 15 A bill for an act relating to bidding for purchases through a competitive bidding process by the
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement after joining Members of the House of Representatives in reading the entire Constitution aloud on the House floor. This is the second time
I want to thank Ken for his hard work and leadership on behalf of the American people. As the Secretary of the Interior, Ken has helped usher in a new era of
Daily legislation and analysis in the Iowa Legislature. Bills Filed No Bills were filed on this date Study Bills Senate SSB 1018 A study bill for an act relating to the policy
From Progress Iowa – In a letter to new and returning legislators, statewide organization asks officials to reject membership in out-of-state special interest front group Des Moines, IA – As new and
Daily legislation and analysis in the Iowa Legislature. Bills Filed Files Title Sponsor SF 5 A bill for an act relating to funding for projects on state and local roads and bridges
WASHINGTON – President Obama held a news conference on Monday, his last of his first term as president. He discussed the economy, gun violence, and the national debt among other topics. Read
On Monday, January 14th, President Obama met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, in the Oval Office. They affirmed the strong partnership between the United
On Monday, January 14, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 443, which authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to convey specified properties from the United States to the
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today regarding the announcement that he will continue his service in the Obama Administration. “President Obama and I share
WASHINGTON, DC – House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following the statement in response to President Obama’s comments today regarding the debt limit. “The American people do not support raising the
WASHINGTON – After attending the swearing-in ceremony of the Iowa legislature this morning in Des Moines, Senator Chuck Grassley will meet this week with Iowans in nine Northeast Iowa communities, including Parkersburg,
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed eight Iowans to the Judicial Nominating Commission. Iowa Code changes require the State Judicial Nominating Commission to sunset on December 31, 2012. The
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE January 13, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today regarding a letter from the Senate Democrat leadership to the President on the debt ceiling, and Washington’s out-of-control
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced his intention to nominate White House Chief of Staff Jacob Lew as the next Secretary of
January 11th, 2013 – PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. It is my pleasure to welcome President Karzai back to the White House, as well as his delegation. We
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leaders sent a letter to President Obama on Friday urging him to consider taking unilateral action to protect America’s economy in the face of continued intransigence and
Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following comment on the President’s nomination of Jacob Lew as Treasury secretary. Grassley is a senior member and former chairman and ranking member of
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Spain, the United Kingdom, and Belgium January 14-17, 2013. In Madrid, Assistant Secretary Jacobson will meet with Foreign
On Thursday, January 10, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 1339, which designates the City of Salem, Massachusetts, as the birthplace of the U.S. National Guard; H.R. 1845, the “Medicare IVIG
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. A little more than four years ago, I stood with Mr. Tim Geithner and announced him as my first nominee to my Cabinet.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/9/2013 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:30 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Welcome. Good afternoon. Thanks for being here. Sorry we had to postpone the
Over her long career in public service – as an advocate for environmental justice in California, state legislator, member of Congress and Secretary of Labor – Hilda Solis has been a tireless
Washington, DC- Congressman Steve King released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Energy announced that a new research facility will be established at the Ames Laboratory at Iowa State
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 1/8/2013 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:56 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Before I start,
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:17 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thank you all for being here. It is wonderful to see you for the first time in the New Year. I