Iowa Public Radio: Rep. Cindy Axne Co-Sponsors Bill to Streamline Federal Grant-Making Process February 4, 2019 Emily Woodbury, Ben Kieffer & Amy Mayer Rural Iowa communities might be missing out on federal dollars that could help with economic development. 3rd District Democratic Rep. Cindy Axne says getting the money to communities that need it is…
Radio Iowa: Axne co-sponsors Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act (KMA Land) January 30, 2019 O. Kay Henderson Iowa’s two congresswomen are among the 19 rookie Democrats in the U.S. House co-sponsoring a bill that would set up a system to prevent future federal government shut-downs. It’s called the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act.…
13WHOTV: Congresswoman Cindy Axne Reiterates Need to Reopen Government at Local Swearing-in Ceremony in Des Moines (WHOTV) January 12, 2019 Whitney Blakemore DES MOINES, Iowa — Congresswoman Cindy Axne took the oath of office to serve as the U.S. Representative for Iowa’s third congressional district last Thursday in Washington D.C., but today made the trip…
Cindy Axne victory ‘proved tonight we’re not a red state,’ Iowa Democrat says Lee Rood, Des Moines RegisterPublished 11:35 p.m. CT Nov. 6, 2018 For Iowa Democrats, Cindy Axne’s decisive and early victory Tuesday night over U.S. Rep. David Young set the mood for a mid-term described by many as exhilarating and monumental. “It’s been a great night for…
Axne says voters elected her to ‘bust through’ DC gridlock NOVEMBER 8, 2018 BY O. Kay Henderson Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne Congresswoman-elect Cindy Axne says voters from Iowa’s third district are sending her to Washington to collaborate, negotiate and resolve complex issues. “I truly believe that people are frustrated with what’s happening out in Washington. Decisions…
Cindy Axne (D – West Des Moines), Congresswoman-Elect for Iowa’s 3rd District, says she sees opportunities to work with President Trump on infrastructure, prescription drug prices and other issues.
We’re Fired Up and Ready To Go!’, Cindy Axne Part of Historic Group of Iowa Women NOVEMBER 7, 2018, BY DAVE PRICE DES MOINES, Iowa–Sleep for Cindy Axne would have to come later. Wednesday morning, only about three hours after her election night celebrating ended, the West Des Moines businesswoman started her first full day as Iowa…
Des Moines Register: LTE: Republican says she can’t vote for Young again Nov. 3, 2018 Carrie Norris, Carlisle I have been a lifelong Republican. In fact, I voted for Rep. David Young twice. I will not be voting for him again. Last year, Young told my coworkers at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that he…
Daily Nonpareil: Research candidates’ stances on health care before voting November 1, 2018 By Judith Stark, Clive In the lead up to Election Day this year, I’ve heard Republican candidates suggest that state high-risk pools would be a good replacement for the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurers be required to cover individuals that have a…
Des Moines Register: Axne and Hubbell will seek better health care (Letter to the editor) November 2, 2018 By Diane Glass, Des Moines For people who have pre-existing conditions or a disability, daily life brings ongoing anxiety. Will Medicaid pay for a person to help me dress for the day so I can go to…