A steak fry to try and help Tom Harkin’s replacement
September 13, 2014
Retiring Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin’s final steak fry fundraiser may provide some much-needed sizzle for Rep. Bruce Braley, the Democrat locked in a close race
Time running our as Congress lacks a solution on student loans
July 11, 2013
The clock is ticking loudly as Congress looks for a deal to bring back low interest rates on student loans. Lawmakers and their aides are
Senate to try once again to pass new student loan bill
July 10, 2013
Senate Democrats are trying to restore lower interest rates on student loans, a week after Congress’ inaction caused those rates to double. A procedural vote
America: Land of the free and home of the liars
May 28, 2013
Go to a gun show anywhere around the country and the most prevalent uniform of those attending the event is camouflage. Often the garments strain
Republicans run into recruiting problems in key Senate races
April 27, 2013
Republicans are struggling to recruit strong Senate candidates in states that present the party’s best opportunities to reclaim the majority, a sign that the GOP‘s
Senate passes food safety bill…again
December 20, 2010
The Senate on Sunday passed a sweeping bill to make food safer, sending it to the House in the waning days of Congress. It was