On Wednesday, April 13, Rep. Dwayne Alons attended the bill signing for the bill designating August 7 as Iowa’s Purple Heart Day. HF 474 will be a day for Iowans to recognize all veterans who have been killed or wounded in hostile actions and have received a Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice during military service to the United States of America. The bill was the original idea of a constituent of Rep. Chris Hagenow (R-Polk). HF 474 was assigned to Rep. Dwayne Alons, member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, as sub-committee chair and floor manager.
“I am pleased and honored to be a part of this long overdue recognition that our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines deserve. Even though the day will not be an official holiday, it will be a great opportunity for veteran service organizations to keep the public aware of the high price of freedom that we all enjoy,” said Alons. If you would like more information about the Purple Heart, checkout this website: http://www.purpleheart.org/
(URBANDALE) – Gov.-Elect Terry Branstad today announced that retired Brig. Gen. Jodi Tymeson will serve in the Branstad/Reynolds administration as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tymeson, served in the Iowa Army National Guard from 1974-2007. While there, she graduated from officer candidate school and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1982. She served as platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander and troop command commander – responsible for 3,450 soldiers.
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House Republican committee assignments are now assembled for 2011. Click the links below to view lists in PDF.
Assignments by Member
Assignments by Committee
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(DES MOINES) – Speaker-Elect Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) today announced the final committee chairs for the 84th General Assembly.
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Veteran’s Day is Thursday, November 11th, 2010. Join Iowa in honoring Veterans who have selflessly defended our country and freedom. Take time Thursday to thank the servicemen and women for their time, service, and dedication to our country.
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Our nation’s history is dotted with wars that have shaped our country through different eras. Stories from those who served in those wars help keep our history alive and teach the next generation what freedom and sacrifice for one’s country really means. Unfortunately many of those stories go untold and are lost. The AIB College of Business hopes to help change that.
This upcoming Veterans Day, November 11, AIB is partnering with the Iowa and National Court Reporters Associations, the National Court Reporters Foundation, and the Library of Congress to host the 2nd annual Veterans History Project. The goal of the project is to collect and archive the personal recollections of U.S. wartime veterans so that their stories can be told to future generations. Veterans have given the ultimate sacrifice with their service and dedication to our country, and this is just one way to give back.
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As the House adjourned the 2nd session of the 83rd General Assembly, the House Republican Research Staff put together an end of session wrap-up of notable bills in all committees.
2010 End of Session Wrap-up
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National Guard Officers Look for Help with “Bear Hug” Project
The Iowa National Guard Officers Auxiliary (INGOAux) is putting the call out for help to fund their “Bear Hug” project, which they have been doing since 2001. The project involves assembling and distributing custom-made Teddy Bears for each child, under the age of 12, of a deployed Iowa soldier or airman. The Teddy Bear serves as a source of comfort and a link to the parent from whom children will be separated.
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Veteran’s Day for 2009 is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th. The nation will celebrate like usual with sales and some having the day off of work or school. But there are a number of great ways to show your thanks to Iowa’s and the nation’s veterans.
Veterans Day events around the metro area include:
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The House Republican Staff put together analyses on the Governor’s Across the Board cuts. They can be found under their respective committees in the Bill Analysis section of the site or clicked on from the list below:
10% Across the Board Cut Analyses
Administration and Regulation ATB Cut Analysis
Health and Human Services ATB Cut Analysis
Economic Development ATB Cut Analysis
Natural Resources ATB Cut Analysis
Transportation ATB Cut Analysis
Education ATB Cut Analysis
