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June 10, 2019
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Democrats have proposed a pay increase of $4,500 for Members of Congress as part of a trillion spending bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03) signed onto a bipartisan amendment, introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), that would stop a Democratic-proposed pay increase for Members of Congress. This week, the House is expected to vote on a trillion dollar funding bill that would provide a $4,500 pay increase to Members of Congress, making their total salary $178,500.
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June 10, 2019
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Following a visit with U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to talk with residents at Midwest Country Estates in Waukee, Rep. Axne sends letter to investment firm who recently purchased five mobile home communities in Iowa
Waukee, IA – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and subcommittee on Housing, requested answers regarding significant rent spikes at five manufactured housing communities (MHCs), or mobile home communities, in Iowa. In a letter sent to Havenpark Capital, a Utah-based investment firm which recently purchased these five MHCs, including Midwest Country Estates in Waukee, Rep. Axne asked for information regarding the company’s intentions to raise rents by as much as 70% on seniors, families and hardworking Iowans living in these communities.
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June 7, 2019
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President signs disaster supplemental legislation into law with Axne provisions to increase funding by almost a billion dollars for crucial programs Iowa needs to recover
WASHINGTON – Today, President Trump signed into law the much-needed bipartisan disaster supplemental bill that will provide Iowa with crucial funding to rebuild and recover following devastating flooding that hit Southwest Iowa in March. Rep. Axne has fought tirelessly to include $3 billion in funding for Iowa and the Midwest in disaster funding since March.
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June 5, 2019
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced today that seven airports in Iowa’s Third Congressional District are the recipients of over $12.3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program.
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June 5, 2019
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As Democratic colleagues call for member pay raises, Rep. Axne introduces the Clean Up Congress Act to prevent member pay raises until Congress reduces the deficit to zero; Legislation additionally prohibits members from using taxpayer dollars on first-class flights and institutes a lifetime ban on members becoming
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) introduced an ethics reform package to end corruption in Washington and hold politicians accountable. Rep. Axne’s Clean Up Congress Act will ensure that elected officials are working for their constituents, not for themselves or special interests.
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June 3, 2019
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House passes disaster supplemental legislation with Axne provisions to increase funding by almost a billion dollars for crucial programs Iowa needs to recover; Legislation now heads to the President’s desk
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) praised final House passage of the much-needed bipartisan disaster supplemental bill that will provide Iowa with crucial funding to rebuild and recover following devastating flooding that hit Southwest Iowa in March. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. Rep. Axne has fought tirelessly to include $3 billion in funding for Iowa and the Midwest in disaster funding since March.
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May 31, 2019
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Des Moines, IA – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico beginning June 10th to curb unauthorized migrant crossings at the border:
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May 24, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) released the following statement after a House Republican blocked final passage of the bipartisan disaster supplemental funding bill that would provide much-needed aid to Iowa communities hit by devastating flooding in March:
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May 23, 2019
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Senate passes disaster supplemental with Axne provisions to increase funding by almost a billion dollars for crucial programs Iowa needs to recover
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) praised Senate passage of the much-needed bipartisan disaster supplemental bill that will provide Iowa with crucial funding to rebuild and recover following devastating flooding that hit Southwest Iowa in March. The legislation now heads back to House for final passage before heading to the President’s desk. Rep. Axne has fought tirelessly to include Iowa and the Midwest in disaster funding since March.
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May 23, 2019
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Bipartisan legislation corrects a consequence of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that unfairly penalizes Gold Star families
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) applauded House passage of bipartisan legislation to provide tax relief to the surviving spouses and children of fallen service members. The bipartisan Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act (H.R.
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