KMA Land: Axne relieved over disaster aid bill’s passing June 5, 2019 Mike Peterson (Washington) — After several weeks of wrangling, a comprehensive disaster relief bill is finally making its way to President Trump’s desk. By a 354-to-58 vote earlier this week, the U.S. House approved the $19.1 billion relief package. Among other things, the bill…
DetailsKMA Land: Axne: Iowans aren’t pawns in continuing trade war May 22, 2019 Mike Peterson (Washington) — Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne grilled a member of President Trump’s cabinet Wednesday morning on the prolonged trade war with China. The West Des Moines Democrat questioned U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin during a U.S. House Finance Committee hearing on…
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KMA Land: Axne successfully includes Iowa funding in House emergency disaster bill April 17, 2019 Bren Barnett (KMAland) — Relief for Iowa flood victims has been successfully included in a proposed House appropriations emergency disaster bill. That’s according to Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne, who recently introduced legislation that would ensure Iowa is included in any…
DetailsRaccoon Valley Radio: Axne Requests Flood Recovery Programs for Farmers, Plans Second Tour of Impacted Areas April 4, 2019 Sam McIntosh While Iowans recover from March’s flooding, U.S. Representative Cindy Axne (D) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to authorize emergency relief programs to assist farmers impacted. President Trump’s disaster declaration allowed for the…
DetailsKMA Land: House adopts Axne amendment to Violence Against Women Act April 4, 2019 Ryan Matheny (Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment from Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne Thursday that would increase funding to combat violent crimes against women. Axne offered the amendment to the Violence Against Women Act, which is…
DetailsDes Moines Register: At first town hall, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne embraces supporters and fields Iowans’ questions March 23, 2019 Luke Nozicka Jen Steele became emotional as she spoke into the microphone. The West Des Moines woman’s daughter was 6 when she was diagnosed with ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that has left her without 18…
DetailsKMA Land: Axne offers campaign finance reform amendments March 7, 2019 Mike Peterson Washington) — Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne wants to strengthen continuing campaign finance reform efforts in Washington. Earlier this week, Axne offered two amendments to H.R. 1. One prohibits current and previous congressional members from serving as lobbyists. Her other amendment would prevent…
Details13WHOTV: Cindy Axne and Google Teach Students the Importance of Computer Science February 22, 2019 Staff Writer DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Cindy Axne joined up with representatives from Google on Friday to help teach elementary school students the importance of computer science. It was all part of Google’s CS First Roadshow. Students at Edmunds Elementary…
DetailsIowa 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…
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