Iowa Guard members starting to receive back pay
From the Quad-City Times
Iowa National Guard members have begun to receive long-overdue payments they were promised for extended tours of Iraq, 1st District U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley announced Thursday.
“The news that Iowa’s National Guard members are finally receiving the respite leave payments they earned is both exciting and [...]

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Iowa Democrats will hold the first weekend of County Conventions this Saturday, March 13. County Conventions not held this Saturday will be held on the following Saturday, March 20.
County Convention delegates were elected at this year’s precinct caucuses. Delegates to each county convention will elect delegates to the District and State Conventions, which will [...]

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Governor signs puppy mill bill as first dog looks on
From Radio Iowa
Governor Chet Culver has signed a bill into law that immediately allows for state inspections of commercial dog kennels that draw public complaints.
Breeders who are raising four or more dogs would have to pay a new licensing fee and register with the state. [...]

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Braley leading “Red to Blue program”
From O. Kay Henderson’s blog
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Chris Van Hollen today announced the leadership for the Red to Blue program and additional assistance with incumbent protection.
DCCC Vice Chair Bruce Braley (IA) will join Representatives Allyson Schwartz (PA), Patrick Murphy (PA), and Donna Edwards (MD) as chairs of the [...]

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Friends-
Last week, we told you about the option on your income tax form to earmark $1.50 for the Iowa Democratic Party.
And, that’s why I am writing you today. This money is specifically used for office needs and is vital to keeping the lights on and the coffee pot full here at the office. Most importantly, [...]

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