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All parents want their kids to be successful. And one of the most basic and necessary tools a child needs to succeed is a proper education.
From reading comprehension to mathematics, education is vital for children to learn the necessary skills to grow and become productive members of society.
Fertilizer prices are at an all-time high and Iowa farmers need immediate relief. There are a number of factors impacting input costs including soaring natural gas prices, severe storms, supply chain disruptions, and more. However, the only remedy to provide immediate relief is to repeal government-imposed duties on fertilizer imports from our critical and trusted trade allies.
The U.S. House of Representatives on June 22 advanced a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to the U.S. Senate that would reauthorize key federal programs to address the national mental health and substance use disorder crises.
The bill package includes several provisions introduced by U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Young Kim (R-CA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA).
U.S. Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) last week unveiled legislation that aims to improve transparency and increase accountability for wounded warriors who are seeking an evaluation or medical treatment for a military service-related disability.
Republicans in both houses of Congress on June 16 introduced the Educational Choice for Children Act, which would provide $10 billion in annual tax credits to incentivize education choice for K-12 students.
“Giving parents the ability to make decisions over their child’s education puts that child’s needs first,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said. “Our bill provides yet another opportunity to empower parents and allow millions of children to thrive in a school that’s best for them.”
The U.S. House on Thursday passed several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing high fuel and food costs and supply chain issues, including expanding the availability of higher-ethanol fuel blends.
The measure passed the House 221-204 in a largely party-line vote, with five Democrats voting against and seven Republicans voting in favor. Every member of Iowa’s U.S. House delegation supported the legislation.
Following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans were ready to return to work and provide for their families. Unfortunately, families have faced significant obstacles due to the Biden Administration’s policies.