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For video of today’s event, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ugadHrzSow DES MOINES, IOWA — Former State Aging Director Ro Foege today called on Congressman Tom Latham and Congressman Steve King to stand up…

Petition drive launched at LathamBailout.com to return the $2.4 million borrowed by his family bank and never paid back DES MOINES, IOWA — Progress Iowa today launched a petition drive…

Iowa seniors to tell their stories about the benefits of Obamacare DES MOINES, IOWA – In advance of the U.S. House’s 31st attempt to repeal Obamacare, with a vote expected…

Average savings for Iowa seniors and people with disabilities this year is $596 DES MOINES, IOWA — As a result of ObamaCare (also known as the Affordable Care Act), more…

28,042 Iowans will receive $1,469,276 in rebates as a result of the 80/20 rule requiring insurance companies to spend 80% of premiums on patient care DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa…

Petition drive launched in response to comments made by Terry Branstad and Mitt Romney after last week’s Wisconsin recall election DES MOINES, IOWA – In response to comments made by…

DES MOINES, IA — Iowa Workforce Development today will release their most recent total non-farm employment statistics. Regardless of the newly announced employment figures, Governor Branstad and his administration deserve…

Des Moines, IA — State Representative Brian Quirk announced today that he has cancelled his membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and will no longer participate in the…

Contact: Matt Sinovic 515-423-0530 matt@progressiowa.org Iowa AFL-CIO President Ken Sagar, Midge Slater with Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, and Recent Iowa Graduate Morgan Miller to Hold Press Conference to Welcome…

IOWA CITY – Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-2nd District) and three SEIU Local 199 Registered Nurse members from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) used the close of National…