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Democracy for America is hiring
Democracy for America is hiring state-level Public Option Field Organizers for an intense three-month pressure campaign to pass a public option as part of healthcare re...

1st District Newsletter added
The latest 1st District Newsletter has been added.  Click the \"Newsletter\" link on your homepage to view the latest newsletter....

Braley pushes cash-for-clunkers legislation
Iowa Independent - By Jason Hancock 3/19/09 2:40 PM    With the two-fold goal of pumping cash into the ailing automotive industry and getting more fuel-efficie...

Funding nearly set for NE Iowa recovery projects
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Gov. Chet Culver and U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley announced Friday that more than $5.1 million in federal and state funds are set to be...

Braley earns spot on key House committee
Agri News staff WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, an Iowa Democrat, last week was named to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The committee has ju...

YES WE CAN!
OBAMA WINS THE WHITE HOUSE!

Braley to press flood mitigation efforts
By ERIN JORDAN ejordan@dmreg.com The federal government\'s response to Iowa flooding was swift initially but slowed drastically in the wee...

Dixon serves as delegate at Democratic National Convention
By Kate HowesStaff writer To say the least, the odds of George Dixon of DeWitt being selected to serve as a delegate at the National Democratic National Convention were sli...

Iowa files child labor charges against meat plant
By HENRY C. JACKSON DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The owner and managers of the nation\'s largest kosher meatpacking plant were charged Tuesday with more than 9,000 misdemeanor...

Pelosi requests that Iowa pays less
AP DES MOINES - A day after Gov. Chet Culver demanded that Washington cut the red tape and release disaster-aid funding destined for Iowa, U.S. House Speaker ...

Labor Congress celebrates Labor Day with picnic
By Danica Baker CLINTON — The Clinton Labor Congress celebrated the Labor Day holiday by hosting its annual community p...

Republican VP pick faces Ethics Investigation
Palin Ethics Investigation By Michael Luo DENVER— A state ethics probe that was launched just a few weeks ago is already drawing attention in the opening m...

Can Obama Do What Kerry Couldn’t and Reach Rural America?
By Greg Giroux, CQ Staff The red-and-blue color-coded map of the county-by-county vote of the 2004 presidential election showed a sea of Republican red fo...

Braley: Agencies contradicted each other on raid
By AMY LORENTZEN Associated Press Writer 12:15 AM CDT, July 18, 2008 Two federal agencies have contradicted each other over whether they communicated before a ra...

Braley, Loebsack want low-interest loans for flood-damaged railroads
By Ed Tibbetts | Friday, July 11, 2008 Two Iowa congressmen are hoping to help railroads whose tracks and bridges were damaged or destroyed in this year’s floods. U....

Braley Introduces House Resolution Expressing Sympathy and Support for Victims of May 25th Tornado
Braley Staff Continue Office Hours in Towns Impacted by Storm Through the End of June Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) introduced a House resolution expressing sympa...

At least 67 treated at area hospitals
At least 67 treated at area hospitals By JENNIFER JACOBS, JUAN PEREZ JR., JARED STRONG, KEN FUSON and CYNTHIA REYNAUDREGISTER STAFF WRITERS Parkersburg, Ia. — A...

Braley’s New Era Renewable Energy Proposal Included in House-Passed Farm Bill Agreement
Braley ‘Ice Storms and Blizzards’ Language also Included in Farm Bill Washington, May 14 - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that the 2007 Farm Bill...

Press Release

Encouraging ‘Buy American’ Language in Jobs Bill
Caucus Chairmen Send Letter to House Leadership Encouraging ‘Buy American’ Language in Jobs Bill Washington, DC – Populist Caucus Chairman Bruce ...

LABOR EDUCATION ACTION DAY SET FOR SEPT. 19
LABOR EDUCATION ACTION DAY SET FOR SEPT. 19 With special guest speaker Congressman Bruce Braley   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   What: Seminar on f...

**Updated Bruce Braley Town Hall Schedule**
As you know, I\'ll be traveling around Eastern Iowa this month hosting town hall meetings on healthcare reform. We have made some changes to the schedule, so please look ove...

Braley Announces 2009 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa High School Students
  Braley Announces 2009 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa High School Students Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley...

U.S. Rep. Braley: Joins other founding members to launch populist caucus
MEDIA ADVISORY ***THURSDAY*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday February 10, 2009 CONTACT: Jeff Giertz jeff.giertz@mail.house.gov 202.226.4026 direct / 20...

Braley Aide to Hold Expanded Office Hours in Ten Rural Northeast Iowa Communities
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) announce...

Braley Announces Naval Academy Appointment for Bettendorf Native
Ryan Peterman accepted to U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MDWashington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced today that Ryan Peterman of Bettendorf received an appoint...

Braley Announces Lottery System for Inauguration Tickets
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced additional details on how his office will be distributing tickets to President-elect Barack Obama\'s inaugurat...

Barack Obama to Return to Iowa Friday Oct 31st
Join Barack Obama in Des Moines Friday Oct 31st 9:30 amWestern gateway ParkBetween 12th and 13th Streets, DowntownDes Moines, Iowa

Get Out The Vote - Bus Tour
Waterloo rallySunday, Nov. 2nd - 11:45amJameson\'s Irish Pub310 E. 4th St., WaterlooSen. Harkin, Lt. Governor Judge, and Congressman BraleyDubuque rallySunday, Nov. 2nd - 2:00...

U.S. Rep. Braley: In response to Braley’s letter, deadline for flood insurance payments extended.
FEMA Announces 120-day Extension of Proof of Loss Requirement Contact: Nicole Buseman, Press Secretary nicole.buseman@mail.house.gov (202) 225-2911 (office) (202) 297-67...

U.S. Rep. Braley: Statement on Iowa attorney general filing charges against Agriprocessors, Inc.
Contact: Nicole Buseman, Press Secretary nicole.buseman@mail.house.gov (202) 225-2911 (office) (202) 297-6725  (cell) Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Brale...

U.S. Rep. Braley: Announces Speaker Pelosi to visit Iowa, tour communities impacted by flooding
Contact:  Nicole Buseman, Press Secretary nicole.buseman@mail.house.gov (202) 225-2911 (office) Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced that Sp...

Braley Supports Measures to Decrease Gas Prices, Increase Energy Supply
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) supported three bills to bring down gas prices and move towards energy independenc...

Braley Staff to Continue Holding Office Hours in Northeast Iowa Communities Impacted by Flooding
    Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) announced today that staffers from his Davenport and Dubuque offices ...

Braley, Loebsack Seek Federal Assistance to Help Repair Iowa Railroad Bridges Destroyed by Floods
      Washington, DC – Iowa Congressmen Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack today sent a letter to Hous...

Braley Staff to Hold Office Hours in Northeast Iowa Communities Impacted by Flood of 2008
Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo) announced today that staffers from his Davenport and Dubuque offices will hold office hours next week in several rural commun...

Event

Bruce, Blues and BBQ
My 5th Annual Bruce, Blues and BBQ is just around the corner, and I am pleased to announce that the special guest is The Honorable Tom Vilsack.  This year I am hostin...