Lawmakers Back Pension Offset Rescue With Broad Support
Lawmakers hailed the change ending the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. The CBO estimates boost monthly benefits for surviving spouses and living spouses, with back pay starting January 2024. Firefighters and unions praised the measure as a long overdue correction.
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Maine
Susan Collins
Ohio
Sherrod Brown
Congressional Research Service
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
Social Security
Social Security Administration
Congress
Social Security Commissioner
Edward Kelly
International Association of Fire Fighters
Lobbying norms and Iowa Capitol access explained
Curious Iowa notes undecided lobby stance helps watch bills progress and improve them. It highlights registration rules for paid advocates and directs readers to contact their legislators via the state website and in person at the Des Moines capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue.
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Iowa
Capitol
General Assembly
Chloe Gayer
Advocacy Cooperative
Des Moines
Iowa Legislature
the Gazette
Tom Sands
Muscatine
Sands
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Iowans
E. Grand Ave
Gayer
Kim Junker
Stout
Grundy County
Iowa Capitol
Erin Murphy
Grassroots Lobbying in Iowa Legislature Guidance
The article outlines strategies for citizens to influence bills during Iowa hearings. It covers crafting a one minute elevator pitch, using one pagers, building relationships with lawmakers, and the importance of calm professional testimony. Subcommittee hearings remain the main public venue for input, with tips on timely arrival and concise remarks.
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Junker
Sands
Iowa Taxpayers Association
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IAFF
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Lee Saunders
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Labor Union
Saunders
National Education Association
Becky Pringle
Collins
John Thune
South Dakota
Rand Paul
Kentucky
Thom Tillis
North Carolina
Tillis
Associated Press
White House
Gene
Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
Tom Sands Lowans
Jess Mazour
Sierra Club Iowa
Rock Island
Subcommittee
Bailey.cichon
Thegazette.com
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