G R Republican to challenge Olson for House seat
Brandon Marsh a 27 year old firefighter EMT and police officer from Cedar Rapids announces a bid to unseat Rep. Tyler Olson in House District 38. He criticizes tax increases and Culver bond spending while pushing budget reform flood recovery and economic growth.
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Experienced Iowa insider joins Fong campaign team
Marlys Popma, a 21 year veteran of Iowa politics and former Iowa Right to Life head, will manage Christian Fong's gubernatorial bid. She has advised Branstad and Nussle campaigns, served as Republican Party of Iowa director, and worked on McCain and Gramm campaigns, bringing deep conservative roots to the race.
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Iowa congressmen back health care reform despite concerns
West Des Moines reports 2nd District Rep. Dave Loebsack and 1st District Rep. Bruce Braley push for reform while voicing worries over Medicare reimbursements. Braley endorses Plain Language amendment. Loebsack notes progress but cites ongoing issues.
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