By Laura SnyderMuch as I like receiving a random gift of chocolate, it's not around long enough to really appreciate the giver of said chocolate.If my husband was to bring me chocolate, which he knows is an aphrodisiac for me, I'd eat it, of course (who wouldn't), and then all that remains is ...
By Sen Chuck GrassleyQ: What is a credit report?A: Credit reports are summaries of our creditworthiness used by creditors or lenders. There are three nationwide consumer reporting companies which collect credit information Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The information collected and placed ...
By US Rep. Leonard BoswellThe way we treat our troops and veterans, who give of themselves so selflessly for our freedom, speaks volumes about our character as a nation. This week, I'd like to tell you about a number of targeted investments included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ...
BySen. Tim KapucianThough the month of April may be known for it's warm spring rain showers and Easter season, in Iowa it also means that the legislative session will start concluding soon. For most Iowans, this should come both as a disappointment and a relief. It is disappointing because ...
BySen. BoswellTax Benefits in the Stimulus Plan .The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Stimulus Plan) is the first step in jumpstarting our economy by helping save jobs and strengthening the middle class. I would like to share some of the benefits that you and other Iowans might ...
By Laura SnyderCentral Iowa PressThe name's Floo. Floo Virus. I am a creature of stealth, intelligence, & adaptability. I'm not an idiot. And if I have to stand here with all these other yahoos in this over-congested lung and listen to my bonehead of a boss tell me what my job is, I ...
By Sen.Tim KapucianAs the temperature warms up outside, things are heating up inside the Capitol as well. Bills flying in and out of sub-committees and full committees all trying to find a spot on the floor of their respective chambers for debate.I was dismayed late yesterday to hear of ...
ByRepresentative Dawn PettengillFree weekends are great! I haven't had one since Christmas and really was looking forward to spending the free time doing absolutely nothing political. So, I went to the movies tonight to see "Hotel for Dogs" and met Lizzie. When Lizzie first laid eyes on me, ...
BySenetor BoswellThis March marks the 23rd celebration of National Women's History Month. Schools, workplaces, and communities across the country will honor women of every race, class, and ethnic background who have made historic contributions to the growth of our nation. This year's theme, ...
BySenator Tom HarkinPresident Obama Is Writing a New Chapter in Black History.In past Februarys, we have celebrated Black History Month by recounting the contributions of long-ago heroes such as Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But this February with President Barack Obama ...