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On my weekly "Capitol Hill Report," I spoke with Mike Peterson of KMA in Shenandoah and Ty Rushing of the N'West Iowa Review in Sheldon about liquid propane and trade.
Q&A: RFS and EPA
Q. What’s the progress report since the EPA approved year-round sales of E15?
Q. How can Iowans deliver a message to the EPA about the RFS?
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that robs individuals of their memories and then their life. The disease also profoundly affects family caregivers. One role Congress plays is to provide for adequate research funding to find the cause and the cure for this dreadful disease. In addition, the federal government should encourage both private and public efforts to address caregiver issues. As chairman of the Finance Committee I will continue to support policies that provide access to quality long-term care for the most vulnerable and funding for research for a cure.
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has resulted in steadily climbing numbers of kids entering foster care. However, in 2018, the number of children in foster care declined for the first time since 2011. This is evidence that prevention programs work. When child welfare agencies have more tools to help families before children must be removed, outcomes are better for communities, parents and most importantly, children. Watch my floor speech here.
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Proud to sign the enrollment of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which I cosponsored. This sends a message that Congress stands with the people of Hong Kong.
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