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Harkin's Rise Gives Labor a Boost
Posted September 12th, 2009 by adminThe ascension of Tom Harkin, Democrat from Iowa, to the chairmanship of the Senate Heath, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee was somewhat of a surprise. Most Hill watchers expected Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who served as interim chair during Sen. Ted Kennedy’s illness, to continue in that capacity; especially since health reform legislation is at such a critical stage in the Congress. But Dodd chose to stay at Banking, giving Harkin a chance to put his priorities on the front burner.
Health Care Reform Update: From Iowa - The Good, the Embarrassing, and the Refreshing!
Posted August 19th, 2009 by adminIn very good news from Iowa on the health care reform front, my hometown paper, The Quad City Times, wrote an excellent editorial on Sunday, August 16 - The case for a public insurance option. It is worth a read.
Also check out this editorial from Melissa Coulter, the “Mayor” of Quadsville - Hysterics hamper discussion of health-care reform. From the Mayor’s piece I quote:
“The noise has spilled over onto www.qctimes.com and http://my.quadsville.com. In just the past week, 12 Quadsville blog posts have been written about health care, sparking 115 comments.” ...
Grassley Hosting Fundraiser With Mortgage Industry Lobbyists, After Opposing Cramdown
Posted July 4th, 2009 by admin"Sen. Grassley appears to be cashing in from the mortgage bankers for his recent vote to prevent bankruptcy judges from renegotiating the terms of mortgages in order to prevent foreclosures...."
In late April, the U.S. Senate rejected an amendment to the housing bill that would have allowed bankruptcy judges to provide relief for troubled homeowners by modifying mortgage payments. Among those who opposed the measure, which was known as "cramdown," was Sen. Chuck Grassley, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee.
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