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On my weekly "Capitol Hill Report," I spoke with Brian Fancher of KILR in Estherville and Erin Sommers of the Pocahontas Record-Democrat about USMCA, RFS exemptions and immigration.
Q&A: History Shows Renewable Energy Works
Q. What’s your take on the so-called Green New Deal?
Q. How did the 1973 oil crisis shape U.S. biofuels?
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Iowa’s economy is witnessing incredible growth. This steady growth is good news for our state and for hardworking Iowans. It equates to new jobs, revenue and opportunity at a scale we haven’t often seen. We must capitalize on every opportunity to cultivate new growth in our rural communities. One way is to harness the economic possibilities presented by wind energy. Our emergence as a national wind energy leader has driven billions in investment and created thousands of new jobs in small towns across the state. Read more in my op-ed here.
Along with Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, I sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr asking for his commitment to publicly release the results of the FBI and inspector general investigations into the recent death of Jeffrey Epstein while in federal custody. Numerous victims looked forward to seeing Mr. Epstein face justice. I fully support Attorney General Barr's call for a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding Mr. Epstein’s death. True accountability, however, especially for the victims of Mr. Epstein, requires full transparency. We also asked to remain informed of the progress of these investigations so we can ensure that these problems are swiftly addressed and corrected.
During my annual 99 county meetings, health care employers and hospital administrators routinely tell me about their uphill climb to keep hometown hospitals open for business. They often serve as the primary employer and an important recruitment tool for employers trying to grow their workforce in a highly competitive labor market. My bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) passed out of the Finance Committee last month. Added to other rural health initiatives, such as my legislation that created the Critical Access Hospital program and the Medicare Modernization Act, the PDPRA would provide real solutions to many rural Americans who desperately need relief. No one should have to settle for limited health care services because of where they choose to live. I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address the health care challenges facing our rural communities and deliver substantive solutions. Read more in my op-ed here.
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Tour/Q&A at ExpandIt Co in Winterset 41ppl issues: judges immigration wind energy USMCA tariffs/Ag infrastructure rural broadband strong economy etc #99countymeetings
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