Grassley accused of blocking federal judicial nominees
Amid Constitution Day debate local and national coalitions blame Sen. Grassley for historic obstruction in blocking federal court appointments. They cite 67 vacancies nationwide with 31 emergency posts and say 20 nominees await hearings while Republicans delay hoping for a 2017 Republican president.
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Iowa district judge nominated to federal bench
President Barack Obama nominated 5th Judicial District Judge Rebecca Ebinger to serve in the Southern District of Iowa. Sen. Chuck Grassley recommended Ebinger in April and her confirmation sails before the U.S. Senate amid 26 pending nominees. Ebinger has served as Polk County district judge since 2012.
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Ernst to probe loss of IA veterans program ICOVE
Sen. Joni Ernst said she will investigate why funding for the University of Iowa ICOVE veterans program is ending. The Iowa Consortium of Veteran Excellence offered peer mentoring career help and counseling to 700 veterans, but VA support ends this month.
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