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Rep. Petersen’s Retirement Remarks

deanfiihr — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:12:24 +0000

State Representative Janet Petersen reflects on her 12 years in the Iowa House of Representatives during her retirement speech on the House floor Tuesday, April 17th.

Rep. Willems Retirement Remarks to the House

deanfiihr — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:31:04 +0000

After serving two terms, Representative Nate Willems of Lisbon is retiring from the Iowa House.

Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy News Conference 4-12-12

deanfiihr — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:23:35 +0000

Rep. Swaim Retirement Remarks to the House

deanfiihr — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:17:29 +0000

After serving five terms, Representative Kurt Swaim of Bloomfield is retiring from the Iowa House.

Rep. Wenthe Retirement Remarks to the House

deanfiihr — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:37 +0000

After serving three terms, Representative Andrew Wenthe of West Union is retiring from the Iowa House.

Republicans Play Shell Game with Education Reform

deanfiihr — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:12:07 +0000

Just a day after approving the education reform bill, House Republicans outlined their shell game to pay for the reforms by taking $20 million from class size reduction funds that Iowa schools already receive.

“Raising class sizes in the early grades is a step in the wrong direction and will counter new efforts to improve literacy before 3rd grade,” said House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. “It’s not just robbing Peter to pay Paul, it’s taking money from a priority that will result in higher class sizes.”

On a party line vote on Thursday, the House Education Committee approved a bill to take $20 million of the $30 million schools receive for class size reduction block grants. The bill, Senate File 2210, now goes to the House floor.

Watch Opening Day Remarks From House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy

deanfiihr — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:18:58 +0000

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Representative Murphy Stands Up For Iowa Workers

deanfiihr — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:15:15 +0000

On March 11, 2011, after three days of debate, House Republicans passed a bill that ends collective bargaining in the state of Iowa. Representative Pat Murphy of Dubuque spoke against this bill and stressed the importance of open and honest legislation.

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Representative Petersen Protects the Rights of Families

deanfiihr — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:52:27 +0000

On March 23, 2011, Representative Janet Petersen of Des Moines spoke against a bill that would take away the rights of women. The bill was debated in the government oversight committee.

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Representative Wenthe Speaks Against 0% Allowable Growth

deanfiihr — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:09 +0000

On February 8, 2011, Representative Andrew Wenthe spoke against a bill which allows 0% allowable growth for schools in Iowa. He stresses that education should be a priority and this bill will hurt schools.

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