by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Dec 17, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Earlier this week, we observed the 230th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Every December 15th is Bill of Rights Day, a day we celebrate our God-given rights guaranteed as American citizens by the first ten Amendments to the United States...
by Chuck Grassley | Dec 13, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Q: What is the debt limit? A: The U.S. Treasury Department manages the revenue coming into the federal treasury and the money going out the door to pay the bills. Congress sets a debt ceiling that limits the amount of debt the U.S. Treasury is allowed to extend...
by Senator Joni Ernst | Dec 11, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Every four years, Iowans have the unique opportunity to personally meet and vet the candidates vying for their party’s nomination to serve as the next President of the United States. It’s a serious responsibility; one Iowans do not take lightly. We understand the...
by Luke Martz | Dec 7, 2021 | Campaigns, Opinion, State Politics
This afternoon, Rob Sand waved the white flag, announcing that he will postpone his dream of running for governor and will instead run for re-election as auditor. With that announcement, it’s time to check in on our predictions from June, which were (drum roll) 100%...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Nov 25, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
Thanksgiving is a classic American celebration that is deeply rooted in our history. It is my favorite holiday—a time to reflect on everything for which we are thankful. I have always enjoyed joining family members in preparing dinner, baking pies, playing games, and...
by Caleb Lillquist | Nov 17, 2021 | Opinion
Defense Attorneys John Adams and John Quincy Adams stood before the courtroom packed not only of the Judges and Jury members, but of the hundreds of angry townspeople in the Queen Street Courtroom in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay. In the most highly...
