Blum town halls scarce as Iowa congressman returns home
The 1st District's Blum has two public events listed in April Waterloo veterans fair and Cedar Rapids seniors fair while no public town halls are on his schedule. Critics press for public forums as Indivisible Northeast Iowa campaigns for meetings. Blum defends busy Washington schedule and invites constituents to visit district offices.
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Blum’s Health Care Focus Highlights Bipartisan Support at School Visit
Congressman Blum from Dubuque visited a local school to discuss health care, fiscal responsibility, free markets, and life sanctity. He supported improving Obamacare alternatives while noting the GOP plan would lower premiums, and urged Congressional involvement in future Syria actions. He referenced opposition to the ACA replacement and cited CBO projections.
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Seniors face utility fee shifts as lawmakers eye change
Cedar Rapids and Marion officials defend age based discounts on daily utility fees while charging full usage fees. They cite 455 Cedar Rapids seniors saved $275.82 annually last year and push for income based pricing. Rep. Zach Nunn aims to amend the law this session or next to cap rises for pensioners.
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Courts keep presence in Iowa budget despite cuts
Iowa lawmakers approve a 2.9 million cut to Justice Systems including corrections and public safety while officials vow the court system will maintain a presence in all 99 counties. Chief Justice Mark Cady says courts will look the same despite potential staff furloughs even as broader funding shifts occur.
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