Rep. Bruce Braley

Democrat  •  1st District, Iowa  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/03/12
Both parties will face off in Tuesdayâs Iowa primary

...redrawn district that now includes Davenport and Bettendorf, which used to be part of the 1st District under U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo. Sen. Seng, a Davenport veterinarian, describes himself as politically "moderate" and highlighted differences

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06/02/12
RUTH MARCUS: Awash in undisclosed cash

Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley was targeted with what the Times described as “a $2-million fusillade” of radio ads, robo-calls and mailers. “It was almost a feeling of helplessness because there was no way to identify who the source of the funds .

Source: Abington Mariner
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06/02/12
Ruth Marcus: Who is buying our elections?

...American Future Fund, a Des Moines, Iowa-based group that ran campaigns against two dozen Democrats in 2010. Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley was targeted with what the Times described as "a $2 million fusillade" of radio ads, robo-calls and mailers. B

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06/02/12
Study ranks grade level of congressional speaking skills

...sophomore. Loebsack was determined to speak at a grade level of 12.24, or a senior. The rest of the delegation: Rep. Bruce Braley, Democrat, at 12.10; Rep. Tom Latham, Republican, at 11.83; Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican, at 11.40; Rep. Leonard Boswell

Source: The Gazette
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06/01/12
Blum, Lange will square off in GOP primary

They're idealistic. After a while they become part of the problem." The 57-year-old Dubuque businessman hopes to defeat Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo, in November and is convinced Iowa voters feel the same way. Before that, though, he has to defeat Lange .

Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier
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06/01/12
Undisclosed campaign contributions gain covert influence over elections

Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley was targeted with what the Times described as "a $2-million fusillade" of radio ads, robo-calls and mailers. "It was almost a feeling of helplessness because there was no way to identify who the source of the ...

Source: Oregonian
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06/01/12
Phoenix PO box sign of times in campaign financing

...Future Fund, a Des Moines, Iowa-based group that ran campaigns against two dozen Democrats in 2010. Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley was targeted with what the Times described as "a $2 million fusillade" of radio ads, robo-calls and mailers. "It was al

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05/30/12
Two vie to face Braley in U.S. 1st District

The candidates hope to challenge Rep. Bruce Braley, a three-term Democrat from Waterloo. Both support 2nd Amendment gun rights, 10th Amendment states’ rights, are anti-abortion and back efforts to stop the flow of illegal immigrants. So what is the June

Source: Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier
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05/30/12
Ahead on the 5/30 Maddow show

Judith Browne-Dianis, co-director of the Advancement Project, sued Florida over voting rights violations Congressman Bruce Braley, Democrat of Iowa And here's executive producer Bill Wolff with a look ahead at what's to be covered (with ...

Source: MaddowBlog
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05/30/12
Eastern Iowans give input on 2012 Farm Bill

Congressman Bruce Braley is holding listening sessions around Iowa's 1st District. He is looking for input from those who will be directly impacted by the bill. Phil Specht is a long time dairy farmer in Clayton County and attended the meeting. Over the ..

Source: KWWL
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05/29/12
Justices Reject Appeal Seeking Payments for Ex-Iran Hostages

Mr. Roeder and the other plaintiffs are hopeful that Congress will act again. On May 17, Representative Bruce Braley, an Iowa Democrat, and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Florida Republican who is chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs ...

Source: New York Times
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05/29/12
Congressman Latham raises more campaign cash than Congressman Boswell

Boswell had about $300,000 in his campaign account by mid-May. Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley of Waterloo raised about $100,000 since April 1st. Congressman Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City, raised about $13,000 more than that.

Source: Radio Iowa
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05/29/12
Where Texas puts its money

...ranks second only to House Speaker John Boehner. • T he state’s favorite out of state Democratic congressman ? Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley. He’s the only House Democrat who makes the list of top 10 out of state recipients of Texas cash. While at first

Source: The Politico
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05/28/12
Where Texas puts its money

The state’s favorite out of state Democratic congressman? Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley. He’s the only House Democrat who makes the list of top 10 out of state recipients of Texas cash. While at first glance that might sound odd, here’s the likely ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/28/12
Congressman asks for input on 2012 Farm Bill

Rep. Bruce Braley will be in Manchester and Strawberry Point Tuesday to talk to farmers about the 2012 Farm Bill. Braley will meet with farmers at Manchester City Hall at 9 a.m. and at Strawberry Point Library at 3:15 p.m. The Farm Bill proposal has passed

Source: KWWL
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05/28/12
A visible sacrifice: Bomb blast robs Iowa sailor of parts of four limbs

They are my heroes. Talking about looking at a glass half full. That’s them,” Maria Sorensen said. U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo, recently stopped at Walter Reed to visit Taylor Morris and his family. “We had a very good conversation.

Source: Des Moines Register
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05/28/12
$55 million for conservative campaigns — but where did it come from?

Its biggest target was an up-and-coming Iowa Democrat, Rep. Bruce Braley. In August 2010, American Future Fund launched an ad falsely claiming that Braley supported building a mosque at the former World Trade Center site in New York — the ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/28/12
A visible sacrifice: Bomb blast robs Iowa sailor of parts of four limbs

They are my heroes. Talking about looking at a glass half full. That’s them,” Maria Sorensen said. U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo, recently stopped at Walter Reed to visit Taylor Morris and his family. “We had a very good conversation.

Source: Indianapolis Star
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05/27/12
1st District Republicans: Blum, Lange put focus on fiscal issues

Two fiscal conservatives aim to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley on government debt, deficits and spending this November, but only one can emerge from June’s Republican primary. Dubuque businessman Rod Blum and Independence attorney ...

Source: Indianapolis Star
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05/26/12
Roses & Thistles: This gift will keep on giving

...The Bridges of Madison County. He lives in Texas, but its nice to know Iowa is still in his heart. A thistle to U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley for hitching his wagon to what should be a falling star. Braley faces a tough re-election, and the threat appears to h

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05/24/12
Congressman Braley says wind tax credit extension needed

Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Waterloo, says his bill, introduced last November, would bring that about. “I introduced the American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension bill to extend the production tax credit ...

Source: Radio Iowa
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05/24/12
Army awards Davenport teacher, alderman Legion of Merit medal

...conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievement,” according to the code of federal regulations. U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, presented the medal. Braley and his staff were instrumental in Matson getting the award after it was tie

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05/23/12
In Case You Missed It: Broad Bipartisan Support to Extend the Production Tax Credit

Letter from Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) , Rep. Tom Latham (R-IA), Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA), Rep. Steve King (R-IA): “However, with the PTC for wind due to expire at ...

Source: Whitehouse.gov (press release)
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05/23/12
Case Funding Inc. To Exhibit At The 2012 Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) Annual Meeting

U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley - 1st Congressional District, Iowa and a special presentation by Susan Saladoff, Producer/Director of the Documentary "Hot Coffee"! Case Funding Inc. is a New York based specialty finance company and industry leader in ...

Source: PR-USA.net
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05/23/12
Opposition to military closure and transfer plans reflects national budget dilemma

The Telegraph Herald in Dubuque said that Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley praised "language that would block the Air Force from following through on its threat to eliminate more than 700 jobs at the 132nd Iowa National Guard Fighter Wing based at the Des Moines air

Source: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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05/23/12
Braley opponents emphasize differences

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. — The two Republicans looking to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District found common ground on many issues but drew sharp contrasts on experience and approach to governing in a ...

Source: Des Moines Register
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05/23/12
Case Funding Inc. to Exhibit at Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Meeting

U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley - 1stCongressional District, Iowa and a special presentation by Susan Saladoff,Producer/Director of the Documentary “Hot Coffee”! Case Funding Inc. is a New Yorkbased specialty finance company and industry leader in ...

Source: Patch
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05/23/12
Braley opponents emphasize differences

...RAPIDS, IA. — The two Republicans looking to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley in IowaÂs 1st Congressional District found common ground on many issues but drew sharp contrasts on experience and approach to governing in a debate Monday night.

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05/22/12
Ben Lange visits Cresco

If Lange wins the primary election against Rod Blum (R-IA), he will go on to face current U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) in the upcoming general election. Lange said, “The District is 20 counties, so we have a lot of ground to cover ...

Source: Cresco Times
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05/22/12
Todd Dorman wrote a new blog post: Braley's turkey

...Rep. Bruce Braley says we need to amend the Constitution to make Congress fiscally responsible. But as policy, it’s a turkey. And God as my witness, I don’t think that turkey can fly. Basically, I’m unimpressed with any pitch for a balanced-budget

Source: The Gazette
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