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Iowans are going to fly comfortably

I am thrilled to announce that we have secured a $5 million federal investment in the Des Moines International Airport. We all know that air travel can be a pain – from delayed flights to poor customer service and tight seats – this grant...

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Supporting Israel

In October, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack on Israel. Since day one of this unprecedented and barbaric attack, I’ve stood steadily alongside our brothers and sisters in Israel and fought to hold those responsible...

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Winning for Iowa

Iowa is a special place. We work hard, love our family, and we’re known for being “Iowa nice.” Representing our state motivates me every single day, and we secured big wins for Iowans this week.We protected your healthcare benefits, fought to end...

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Strengthening Rural Economies

Too often, our small towns are overlooked, or frankly, ignored. I’ve made it my mission in Congress to put them first. We need to invest in our rural communities – and that’s exactly why I introduced bipartisan legislation today to ensure we...

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Addressing the housing crisis 🏡

Our country is suffering from an affordable housing crisis, especially in rural areas. Household income in rural Iowa is $10,000 less than the national average.That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Promote Affordable Rural Housing Act today to...

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Fighting for Iowa Families

It’s official – Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. No shadow and hopefully an early start to spring.This week, we secured major wins in our fight to secure our border, bring needed tax relief for Iowa families, and develop new treatment...

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1 in 5 Americans live with chronic pain.

More than 51 million Americans live with pain daily that prevents them from completing everyday tasks – like working, taking care of their children, or household chores.I helped introduce bipartisan legislation today to develop new treatment...

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Strengthening Our Workforce 💪

In order to keep good paying jobs in our communities, we have to ensure that our workforce has the skills to take them on. In rural communities, we need these good paying jobs to stay competitive.Skilled workers are high in demand and...

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Enough is enough

This weekend, an Iran-backed militant group killed 3 American soldiers and injured 25 more in an attack near the Syrian border.   Again and again, the Administration has failed to hold Iran accountable, and now our own service...

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Big news for the Des Moines metro area!

We announced HUGE news today for the Des Moines metro area. The City of Des Moines has received a $34 million federal investment to complete the Southeast Connector project! I am proud to have championed bringing crucial federal investment to...

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