Creston News Advertiser: Trump signs Axne-sponsored bill to improve small business COVID-19 relief June 9, 2020 WASHINGTON – On Friday, President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) that will improve Iowa small business owners’ ability to utilize coronavirus (COVID-19) relief programs. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was advanced by…
DetailsBiomass Magazine: 44 members of Congress urge Trump to deny RFS waiver requests June 8, 2020 Erin Voegele A group of 44 members of Congress sent a letter to President Trump on June 8 urging him to deny requests filed with the U.S. EPA by several governors seeking a waiver of 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard…
DetailsKCCI Des Moines: Ernst, Axne ask Reynolds to disperse CARES funding quickly for domestic violence victims June 5, 2020 Sarah Muller DES MOINES, Iowa — (R) Sen. Joni Ernst and (D) Rep. Cindy Axne wrote a letter to Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday asking for funds through the federal coronavirus relief bill to be provided…
DetailsThe Daily Nonpareil: After 76 years, Crescent man finally recognized as POW May 29, 2020 Courtney Durham After 76 years, Crescent native and World War II veteran U.S. Army Private First Class Ray Sturm had his service record corrected on March 3 to reflect his time held as a prisoner of war. The correction was…
DetailsOmaha World-Herald: Iowa representatives ask for more COVID-19 testing in Council Bluffs May 20, 2020 Paul Hammel LINCOLN — Three Iowa members of Congress are raising questions about why TestIowa — an almost identical COVID-19 testing program as one in Nebraska — hasn’t achieved a goal of 3,000 COVID-19 tests per day, and hasn’t targeted…
DetailsAg Web: Axne Demands Investigation of Iowa OSHA After Plant Complaint May 18, 2020 Jennifer Shike On Monday, Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) issued a statement demanding immediate investigation of Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) based on allegations that OSHA failed to thoroughly investigate a reported complaint at the Tyson Foods Perry, Iowa, plant. “Iowans are…
DetailsDes Moines Register: Iowa’s Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer among moderate Democrats who break with party, oppose coronavirus relief act May 15, 2020 Brianne Pfannenstiel U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer were among 14 Democrats who broke with their party and voted against a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package approved by the House late Friday. The wide-ranging…
DetailsRadio Iowa: New House economic package includes $2.25 billion for biofuels May 13, 2020 O. Kay Henderson The $3 trillion economic recovery plan introduced in the U.S. House includes $2.25 billion for the biofuels industry. Iowa Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer, a Democrat from Dubuque, is part of the House Biofuels Caucus that lobbied for the assistance.…
DetailsIowa Capital Dispatch: Lawmakers press Congress for more relief cash for rural America May 9, 2020 Allison Stevens WASHINGTON — Federal lawmakers are urging Congress to help rural America in the next round of coronavirus legislation. Congress approved more than $2 trillion in response to the pandemic in March, but many lawmakers say it doesn’t…
DetailsRaccoon Valley Radio: REP. AXNE URGES PRESIDENT TO ENSURE PPE SUPPLY FOR MEATPACKING PLANTS May 8, 2020 Sam McIntosh As COVID-19 has infected more than 1,600 workers at meatpacking plants in Iowa, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (D) is asking President Donald Trump to utilize the Defense Production act to produce the needed Personal Protective Equipment…
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