Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Steve King [R, IA-5]

Your Turn — June 4, 2012

2012-06-04T01:00:00Z

...when given the opportunity, to condemn the weasels. When you see an injustice and remain silent, it is the same as agreeing. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, states that putting up an electric fence will restrain illegal immigrants just as it does livestock, an

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Step up, Gov. Romney

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...smart. Poll upon poll of registered The missed chance occurred a day later when word started getting around about how Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, had likened immigrants to dogs during a campaign stump speech. Known for his bill to end birthright citizenshi

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Study ranks grade level of congressional speaking skills

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...Tom Latham, Republican, at 11.83; Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican, at 11.40; Rep. Leonard Boswell, Democrat, at 10.16; and Rep. Steve King, Republican, at 10.14. Joe Hand, a spokesman for Loebsack, said his boss likewise simply tries to keep it simple a

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Former Governor Jeb Bush Blasts Right Wing Anti-Tax Pledge: ‘I Don’t Believe You Outsource Your Principles’

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...we get taxes down to where they need to be? At some point we’re going to cut taxes too much. What’s the answer then?” asked Rep. Steve King (R-IA) By clicking and submitting a comment I acknowledge the ThinkProgress Privacy Policy and agree to the

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John Boehner tries to steer party from losing issues

2012-05-31T18:44:55Z

And as long as were talking about FDA or other issues, we’re not relevant to them.” Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican in a race with Democrat Christie Vilsack in a newly redrawn district, said he won’t be talking about either bill ...

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Remember to vote in the Primary Election Tuesday

2012-05-31T13:58:35Z

They are Kasey Friedrichsen of Denison and Bernard Murphy of Dunlap. U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican from Kiron, is seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the new 4th Congressional District that will go into effect next year.

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Harris named Macc chief exec

2012-05-31T12:32:41Z

The Sioux City Journal wrote the following about King's vote: "In September, we took our congressman, Steve King, to task for voting against a $52 billion aid package for victims of Hurricane Katrina. King - who was just one of 11 members of ...

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Boehner to party: Pick your battles

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...the economy and gas prices. And as long as were talking about FDA or other issues, we’re not relevant to them.” Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican in a race with Democrat Christie Vilsack in a newly redrawn district, said he won’t be talking abou

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Iowa Congressman Steve King Is Wrong On Immigration

2012-05-30T18:38:57Z

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) thinks U.S. immigration policy should be like picking dogs. "You want a good bird dog, and you want one that's gonna be aggressive?" Rep. King said last Tuesday. "Pick the one that's the friskiest, the one that's in games ...

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Steve King campaign accuses Dems of hypocrisy

2012-05-30T15:32:50Z

U.S. Rep. Steve King’s campaign today criticized Iowa Democrats, alleging hypocrisy for their recent statements against U.S. Rep. Tom Latham. Iowa Democrats yesterday criticized Latham for holding closed-door fundraisers with U.S. House ...

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Primary election set for June 5

2012-05-30T14:28:24Z

On the Republican side in District 17 for State Representative, Matt Windschitl is the lone candidate and Jason Schulz the only candidate in District 18. Steve King is on the ballot for State Representative for District 4 and Paul Wilderdyke for Harrison .

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Is Congress even worth salvaging?

2012-05-30T14:14:05Z

Ideological die-hards remain unyielding. “You have to stand on principle. There’s a difference between compromise and capitulation,” said Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a tea party favorite who’s in a tough re-election race. “There are ...

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Experts say Congress is broken

2012-05-30T08:16:11Z

Ideological die-hards remain unyielding. "You have to stand on principle. There's a difference between compromise and capitulation," said Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a tea party favorite who's in a tough re-election race. "There are certain ...

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AWESOME Jon Stewart takedown of Roger Ailes' "socialist" slam

2012-05-30T07:54:42Z

MICHELE BACHMANN (2/11/2011): Obamacare is quite clearly the crown jewel of socialism. REP. STEVE KING, R-IA (11/18/2010): Obamacare is the flagship of socialism. SENATE CANDIDATE JOHN RAESE, R-WV (10/19/2010): It is pure, unadulterated socialism.

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Identity of Pool Where Norovirus Outbreak May Have Occurred is Shielded By Law: Iowa City Daily News Links, May 29

2012-05-30T06:14:29Z

Testing is expected to continue. Meanwhile, landfill operations are expected to resume today. Rep. Steve King was in the news again recently for comparing immigrants to dogs. In this week's Patch Poll, we're asking if he deserves the national backlash that

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Romney should take stand against anti-immigrant hate speech

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...standards, Romney's speech scored high. The missed chance occurred a day later when word started getting around about how Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, had likened immigrants to dogs during a campaign stump speech. Known for his bill to end birthright citize

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LETTER: State lawmaker supports King

2012-05-29T23:47:56Z

HULL, Iowa - I support Congressman Steve King for many reasons. I have served with him in the Iowa Legislature when he was a state senator. His depth of knowledge on issues is unequaled, his tenacious character keeps him working on issues until completed .

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Step up, Gov. Romney

2012-05-29T17:21:24Z

So no, that’s not his wasted opportunity. The missed chance occurred a day later when word started getting around about how Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, had likened immigrants to dogs during a campaign stump speech. Known for his bill to end ...

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Vilsack says she will focus on issues to help rural areas

2012-05-29T15:34:01Z

Her opponent in the general election in November will be incumbent U.S. Congressman Steve King, a Republican from Kiron. Vilsack’s first stop in Denison was at the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 440 offices where she spoke with union ...

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Congressman Latham raises more campaign cash than Congressman Boswell

2012-05-29T14:58:14Z

But former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack, the Democrat who plans to challenge Republican Congressman Steve King in November, raised more than Braley and Loebsack combined. Her haul in the six-week period was $230,000. Congressman King ...

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