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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Tag Archives: Rep. Leonard Boswell
Boswell plans visits in Tama, Benton, Iowa counties
Third District Rep. Leonard Boswell will visit Tama, Benton and Iowa counties during his summer recess Aug. 5 and 6. Aug. 5 – 1 p.m., Tama County legislative update, King Tower Restaurant, 1701 E. 5th St., Tama 3 p.m., tour … Continue reading
Murphy wants to bring transparency to Auditor’s Office
CEDAR RAPIDS – Jon Murphy wants to be Iowa’s “chief transparency officer.” Murphy is on leave from his job as director of the Iowa Office for State-Federal Relations while he challenges Republican Auditor David Vaudt who is seeking a third … Continue reading
Democrats attack Zaun comment about flood aid
A Republican congressional candidate is under attack for a four-month-old comment about personal responsibility that Democrats say suggest he opposes federal assistance to northeast Iowans who sustained damage in recent flooding. Democratic U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell, who is seeking an … Continue reading
Hoyer in Iowa for Boswell
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland will headline a fundraiser for 3rd District U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 13936 South Shore Drive, Clive July 9. Suggested donation is $50, with higher sponsorship levels. … Continue reading
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U.S. House votes to extend biodiesel tax credit
Legislation Iowa congressmen call critical to the state’s biofuels industry was approved by the U.S. House May 28. It will extend the biodiesel tax credit through Dec. 31 and apply retroactively to Jan. 1, 2010, according to Rep. Bruce Braley, … Continue reading