Posts Tagged ‘Kevin McCarthy’
Author: deanfiihr Published: December 6th, 2010
Iowa House Democrats elected State Representative Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines as the new House Democratic Leader today in a meeting at the State Capitol in Des Moines.
House Democrats are committed to strengthening our economy and helping create jobs. We will work together on the main stream, bread and butter issues that effect the every day lives of Iowans. However, if Republicans steer to more extreme policies at the expense of ordinary Iowans, we will make our voices heard.
Democrats also elected four Assistant Democratic Leaders who include: Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad of Des Moines, Rep. Mark Smith of Marshalltown, Rep. Sharon Steckman of Mason City, and Rep. Mary Mascher of Iowa City.
There are seven new House Democrats who were elected earlier this month: Chris Hall of Sioux City, John Wittneben of Estherville, Dan Kelley of Newton, Dan Muhlbauer of Crawford County, Mary Wolfe of Clinton, Ruth Ann Gaines of Des Moines, and Anesa Kajtazovic of Waterloo. House Democrats will gather again in December to plan for the 2011 legislative session.
Tags: Ako Abdul-Samad, Kevin McCarthy, mark smith, mary mascher, Sharon Steckman
Category 2011 Session Information, Featured, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: December 21st, 2009
From the Marshalltown Times-Republican, by Ken Black:
Jobs and balanced budget top legislative priorities in 2010
By Ken Black
The upcoming session of the Legislature will be very difficult and focus on finding ways to make the state leaner and more efficient, local and state leaders said Friday.
“With the national recession still causing pain for many middle class families, we will work to create good-paying jobs, help small businesses expand and make sure the unemployed get the skills the need to land a job,” said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, D-Des Moines. (more…)
Tags: Kevin McCarthy, mark smith, Marshalltown iowa, Steve Sodders
Category Budget, Featured |
Author: admin Published: January 12th, 2009
The 83rd General Assembly opened the 2009 legislative session at the State Capitol today with a focus on helping Iowans recover from the natural disasters last summer and the difficult economic times.
“Thousands of Iowans are still struggling from last summer’s devastating floods and tornadoes that caused billions of dollars in damages. Our top priority this session is to help Iowans rebuild and recover,” said House Speaker Pat Murphy of Dubuque.
“Of the 46 states currently facing economic hardship, Iowa is in a better position than almost any other state to weather this economic storm. We are one of only a few states that are now net exporters of energy – our investments in ethanol and wind development are beginning to bear fruit and these investments will continue to bring jobs to our state. I believe our future looks bright,” said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines. (more…)
Tags: 2009, Democrats, Iowa House, Kevin McCarthy, Legislature, Opening Day, Pat Murphy
Category Budget, Uncategorized |
Author: deanfiihr Published: January 14th, 2008
Opening Remarks from House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy:
Thank you Mr. Speaker and ladies & gentlemen of the House. This legislative session we are perfectly poised – perfectly poised to maintain the historic progress we made last year while putting people before politics.
If the Iowa caucuses showed us anything earlier this month, Iowans want us to have a more hopeful, optimistic politics…and we are perfectly poised to do so. (more…)
Tags: House Majority Leader, Iowa House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader
Category Candidates 2011 |
