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Chuck Grassley shares farm activity and comments on government shutdown
Senator Chuck Grassley posted updates on his farming routine and remarked on the progression of a government shutdown in October 2025.
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Congressman Zach Nunn addresses mental health and government shutdown in October 2025 tweets
Congressman Zach Nunn used social media on October 10, 2025, to mark World Mental Health Day and to criticize Senate Democrats over the ongoing government shutdown.
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Grassley highlights NDAA vote, shutdown blame, and DOJ scrutiny in October 10 posts
Senator Chuck Grassley addressed national security funding, blamed Senate leadership for the ongoing government shutdown, and raised concerns about federal investigations into Congress in a series of tweets posted on October 10, 2025.
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Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial and U.S. Attorney nominations
The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, four for U.S. District Courts, the Director of National Drug Control Policy, and five U.S. Attorneys.
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Zach Nunn criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown impacts on Iowa
Congressman Zach Nunn posted a series of tweets on October 9, 2025 addressing how a government shutdown is affecting Iowa workers and highlighting student achievements in his state.
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Senate passes defense bill with provisions supporting Iowa military and law enforcement
The Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, with a vote of 77-20.
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Chuck Grassley addresses government shutdown impacts and Middle East developments
Senator Chuck Grassley posted several messages on October 8 and 9, 2025, discussing the economic effects of the government shutdown on Iowa and urging bipartisan action to fund the government and pay military personnel.
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Chuck Grassley comments on government shutdown and campus safety legislation in recent tweets
Senator Chuck Grassley addressed the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on military personnel in a series of tweets on October 9, 2025.
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H-2A approvals for Des Moines Sun publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Des Moines Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Congressman Zach Nunn highlights government shutdown impacts and congratulates David Barker
Congressman Zach Nunn used social media posts from October 7-8, 2025 to draw attention to the ongoing government shutdown's effect on Iowans and recognize David Barker's new federal appointment.
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Senators Grassley and Ernst endorse Sheriff Robert Rotter for U.S. Marshal post
Iowa Sheriff Robert Rotter has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa.