Clinton aligned PAC backs challenger in Blum race
Priorities USA airs a 30 second Cedar Rapids ad tying Rep. Rod Blum to Donald Trump as Monica Vernon presses to oust the freshman from Iowa's 1st District. The campaign cites mixed polls while Clinton allies boost down ticket efforts.
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U.S. House
Hillary Clinton
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Roll Call
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Rothenberg & Gonzales
Clinton
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Priorities USA
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White House
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John Boehner
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James.lynch
Thegazette
City wraps sandbag cleanup after flood. lot cleared, costs cut
Cedar Rapids completed removal of 5,178 tons of sand from residential areas between Oct 12 and Oct 19. The project cost 205,835 dollars, about half the initial 420,000 dollar estimate. Residents can call 319 286 5879 for missed bag pickup and businesses plan sandbag removal through the Economic Alliance.
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Cedar Rapids
Doug Neumann
The
Economic Alliance
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Robins
HESCO
Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Mount Trashmore
the Economic Alliance
Debate highlights contrasts on trade water and immigration
The 90 minute debate featured OMB contrasts on TPP water quality Social Security immigration and views on Trump Clinton. Vernon said TPP may harm fair trade Blum argued its export benefits though not fully read. Water policy differed with Vernon favoring shared responsibility and Blum proposing a coach to compliance with the DNR. The race appears tight with a 48 47 poll lead for Vernon and party alignment showing Democrats ahead in registered voters.
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Bernard Clayton
GBA Strategies
Clinton investigations loom as 2017 battle lines form
The piece outlines GOP plans for renewed probes into Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state, including Benghazi and private email use, with Rep. Jim Jordan pushing to extend committees' work and Republicans facing wary allies and possible political backlash.
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