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A recently introduced bill could have far-reaching impact on the U.S. sugar industry, including American Crystal Sugar, a farmer-owned cooperative that locked out 1,300 Midwest workers on Aug. 1.
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The Iowa Senate will remain under the control of a slim 26-25 Democratic majority when it reconvenes in January 2012.
General Wesley Clark announced today he is endorsing Becky Greenwald for Congress. Greenwald is the Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.
In announcing his endorsement, Clark noted Greenwald’s experience caring for Vietnam War veterans and strong commitment to bringing the troops home from Iraq.
“I’m endorsing Becky for Congress because her experience with the American Red Cross assisting wounded veterans returning home from the Vietnam War has shaped her strong commitment to our nation’s veterans,†said General Wesley Clark.
Tom Latham has voted to cut billions from Veterans programs in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. (HCR 95, Vote #78, 3/20/03)
“George Bush and Tom Latham have for too long cut funding for our troops returning from Iraq, and we need Becky in Congress to be a voice for our soldiers,†said General Clark.
Becky’s first job out was of college with the American Red Cross helping military dependents and wounded Veterans returning from Vietnam adjust to a life with injury and the scars of war. She worked at Wilford Medical Center, the largest Air Force Hospital in the country. This experience has shaped her views and left her with an unyielding commitment to keeping the promises we have made to our troops.
Becky supports a phased withdrawal from Iraq and is committed to bringing our troops home in a swift and safe fashion. She supports a timeline for withdrawal that will maintain the safety and well-being of our troops.
“General Clark’s patriotism and service to our country is unmatched,†said Becky Greenwald. “I am honored to have his endorsement.â€
Clark drew criticism in late June for a statement he made on CBS’s Face The Nation that U.S. Sen. John McCain’s military record does not automatically qualify him to be commander in chief. The former Supreme Allied Commander, who oversaw NATO operations in Kosovo in the late 1990s, stood by his statement.
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