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  DIX’S DENIAL: Staffer Not Fired Because of Harassment Claims

  UPDATE: Iowa Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix, a Republican from Shell Rock, strongly denies a former staffer’s claims that she…
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  SENATE RACE: Whitaker To Vie For Seat

  Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker is the first Republican to announce he’s running for the U.S. Senate in 2014. He…
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  SENATE CAMPAIGN: Northey Says “No”

  Another Iowa Republican has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, issued a…
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  REYNOLDS’ DECISION: Won’t Run For Senate

  Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won’t enter the race for a U.S. Senate seat. Tuesday afternoon Reynolds sent out…
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  CAMPAIGN SUPPORT: Boswell Endorses Braley

  Bruce Braley is getting more support in his quest for a US Senate seat. Monday, he gained the endorsement of…
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  SENATE SEAT: Poll Says Vilsack Has Appeal

  A new Des Moines Register poll shows Iowans favor a former governor to take over for a retiring senator. Former…
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  BRALEY IN: Running For Senate Seat

  Eastern Iowa congressman Bruce Braley has announced he’ll seek the Senate seat that will be vacated by Tom Harkin at…
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  SCHOOL FUNDING: Iowa Senate Passes Increase

  One thing the Legislature and the Governor’s Office can agree on is improving education.  Wednesday, the Iowa Senate put three…
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  OPEN SEAT: Braley Considering Senate Run

  This weekend, Iowa senator Tom Harkin made an announcement that surprised more than a few people — he will retire…
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  FARM BILL: Vilsack Proposal

  US Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on the House and Senate to complete a new 5-year farm bill. Vilsack…