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Braley forming populist caucus

By Jason Hancock 12/10/08

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo, has sent a letter to his House colleagues asking them to become a founding member of the new populist caucus.
Braley said he is forming the group in order to renew focus on the issues of the middle class and working families.
“The middle class is the economic engine of America,” Braley [...]

Complications could push legislative recount into new year

By Jason Hancock 11/18/08

The battle over state House District 1 between Democrat Wes Whitead and Republican Jeremy Taylor could drag on into January, according to a report by Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson.
The General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 13.
The recount is scheduled to start today, but there are obstacles that may slow down the process.

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