Congress faces action on subsidized loan rates deadline
Senate gridlock threatens a rise in subsidized federal loan interest from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent next week with no vote before the July Fourth recess. Sens. Hagan and Reed pursue a one year extension. supporters claim 35 Democrats back the bill to avert a tax hike and 60 votes needed to end a filibuster. A rival plan would tie rates to the 10 year Treasury note.
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D-R.i
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Tom Harkin
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Senate Democrats
Mitch McConnell
Congressional
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McConnell
Cedar Rapids attorney plans open 1st District bid
Cedar Rapids attorney C R O'Brien plans to enter the Iowa 1st District congressional race next month. Former Marion legislator Swati Dandekar is in Washington weighing a run. The field could grow with other Democrats and Republicans inclining toward bids as the 20 county district stretches across Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dubuque and more.
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U.S. Senate
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Dubuque
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Linn County
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Rod Blum
Kraig Paulsen
Hiawatha
Marshalltown
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Mississippi River
Cedar Falls
Senate version of farm bill filed amid House gridlock
Iowa lawmakers Braley and Loebsack introduced the Senate farm bill in the House after a historic defeat of the 2013 measure. Senate leaders and Harkin Grassley backed bringing the bill to vote. Republicans demand changes to nutrition aid while Democrats defend current levels and five year terms. Industry voices say both bills share core approaches, with few structural differences.
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American Farm Bureau
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