-
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
- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, dies
-
Tag Archives: Steve King
Opposing groups make bus stops in CR for retention election
CEDAR RAPIDS – Ann Christenson braved the blustery winds Wednesday to support the three Iowa Supreme Court justices up for retention. “I think we have the most respected judicial system and this wasn’t a decision for same-sex marriage, it was … Continue reading
Findley: Iowans need ‘problem-solving’ attorney general
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowans need a “problem-solving lawyer on their side,” according to Brenna Findley, the Republican candidate for attorney general. Findley, a Dexter attorney, is pushing a three-point plan of jobs, openness and transparency, and cleaning up scandals in … Continue reading
Posted in government, politics
Tagged attorney general, Brenna Findley, Democrat, GOP, Iowa, Republican, Steve King, Tom Miller, U.S. Senate
Leave a comment
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