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June 27, 2008 Same old same old from new kid in town

Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, voted with a majority of House Republicans in favor of passage on the FISA bill last week. Republican Congressmen Tom Latham ...

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Source: UI The Daily Iowan (subscription), IA


June 27, 2008 Windsor Heights gets ZIP code

"This is extremely good news for Windsor Heights," said US Rep. Leonard Boswell, a Des Moines Democrat. "For several years, residents and businesses have ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 26, 2008 Postal service will give Windsor Heights 50324 ZIP code

... R-Ia., issued a companion bill in the US Senate supporting a bill first introduced in the US House of Representatives by Iowa Rep. Leonard Boswell. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 26, 2008 US Sen. Harkin: At Harkin’s urging, Postal Service grants Windsor ...

... to provide Windsor Heights with its own ZIP code. A companion bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Iowa Rep. Leonard Boswell.

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Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release), IA


June 25, 2008 Iowa storms stretch state, federal resources

Congressmen Leonard Boswell, Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack of Iowa also called on the US Department of Justice to make Iowa a priority in grant ...

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Source: Spencer Daily Reporter, IA


June 25, 2008 Races of the Week

At age 74 and after 12 years in Congress, Democratic Rep. Leonard Boswell did not need the kind of challenge he got in his party’s primary this year in ...

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Source: Human Events, DC


June 23, 2008 For Iowa

Tom Harkin, Rep. Tom Lathan, Rep. Leonard Boswell, Rep. Steve King, Rep. Bruce Braley and Rep. David Loebsack. The event will be held on the rooftop of 101 ...

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Source: National Journal, DC


June 23, 2008 Few changes seen in post-flood crop insurance

And about 30 fellow farmers showed up to share flood recovery ideas with Senator Tom Harkin, Representative Leonard Boswell and Iowa's Agriculture Secretary ...

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Source: Agriculture Online


June 22, 2008 Potomac Fever: Political sides huddle in flood relief

Rep. Leonard Boswell, as the senior member of the Iowa delegation in the House, spoke briefly as the other Iowans stood behind him. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 19, 2008 Fallon to friends: Bail me out of debt

Former state representative Ed Fallon is asking friends to help bail him out of debt racked up in an unsuccessful bid against US Rep. Leonard Boswell. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 18, 2008 DM again tries to learn flood's lessons

City, state and county leaders, along with US Rep. Leonard Boswell, have all vowed to push for the money. "There's still a lot of work to be done. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 15, 2008 Outdated DM levee had a known weak spot

Priorities are stretched," Less said. US Rep. Leonard Boswell, who represents Des Moines, vowed to make the $10 million for anew levee a top priority. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 11, 2008 US: No plan to renegotiate on Korean beef

Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, speaking of a potential ban, said: "We could live with that, but it just seems kind of silly that we've got this restriction ...

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Source: The Associated Press


June 11, 2008 Supervisors canvass primary votes

In the contested Democratic 3rd District primary between incumbent Rep. Leonard Boswell and challenger Ed Fallon, Boswell received 448 votes to Fallon’s 100 ...

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Source: Oskaloosa Herald, IA


June 10, 2008 US Rep. Boswell: Honors National Champion Shawn Johnson on House Floor

Washington, DC – This morning on the House Floor, Congressman Leonard Boswell congratulated National Champion Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines. ...

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Source: IowaPolitics.com (press release), IA


June 05, 2008 Obama gets Harkin's support

US Rep. Leonard Boswell, Democratic National Committee member Sandy Opstvedt and state Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal had endorsed Clinton.

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 05, 2008 Iowa Ear: Fallon has time for career planning

Democrat Ed Fallon, defeated in Tuesday's congressional primary election against incumbent Leonard Boswell, told supporters he'll continue the fight but ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 04, 2008 Miller-Meeks barely wins over Teahen

Meanwhile, 3rd District Rep. Leonard Boswell withstood a challenge from a fellow Democrat to earn a shot at a seventh term. ...

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Source: Gazette Online, IA


June 04, 2008 Democratic nomination for supervisor still up for grabs; Boswell ...

Rep. Leonard Boswell cruised to an easy victory in Jasper County over challenger Ed Fallon 1993 to 929 in Iowa’s 3rd congressional district. ...

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Source: Newton Daily News, IA


June 04, 2008 NJ senator beats young rival

In Iowa, six-term congressman Leonard Boswell put down a challenge from a more liberal opponent, largely by drawing attention to Ed Fallon's support for ...

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Source: Seattle Times, United States


June 04, 2008 NM, NJ voters pick Senate nominees

—In Iowa, six-term congressman Leonard Boswell put down a challenge from a more liberal opponent, largely by drawing attention to Ed Fallon's support for ...

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Source: San Jose Mercury News,  USA


June 04, 2008 2008 Primary Election Results

The voters in Keokuk County selected Democratic Representative Leonard Boswell over Ed Fallon 1185 to 455. The only contested race on the Republican ticket ...

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Source: Keota Eagle, IA


June 04, 2008 GOP primary winner may face recount before taking on Harkin

In other races, six-term US Rep. Leonard Boswell turned aside a Democratic primary challenge from community activist Ed Fallon with a convincing 61 percent ...

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Source: Post-Bulletin, MN


June 04, 2008 ENPR:Failure to Deliver

Iowa-3: Rep. Leonard Boswell (D) fended off a spirited challenge by anti-war liberal former State Rep. Ed Fallon (D). Boswell defeated Fallon 60% to 40% and ...

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Source: Human Events, DC


June 03, 2008 In Iowa, Seeking Clarity On Iraq

When it comes to the war in Iraq, Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell has been and remains a disappointing Democrat. The six-term incumbent voted to authorize ...

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Source: CBS News, NY


June 03, 2008 Boswell survives primary

By Aaron Blake Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) withstood a primary challenge Tuesday from former state Rep. Ed Fallon, leading him 60-40 with 90 percent of ...

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Source: The Hill, DC


June 03, 2008 Morning voter turnout low

Democratic US Rep. Leonard Boswell faces a primary challenge from former Iowa Representative and gubernatorial candidate Ed Fallon. ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 03, 2008 3rd District race spices up primary

Leonard Boswell. Polk County is home to Boswell and former state Rep. Ed Fallon, the first Democrat to challenge the six-term incumbent since Boswell's ...

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Source: DesMoinesRegister.com, IA


June 02, 2008 Group looking for connector to I80

In a recent conversation, Nusbaum indicated US Rep. Leonard Boswell secured the money and the feasibility study group was looking at three different routes ...

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Source: Oskaloosa Herald, IA


June 02, 2008 Low turnout expected for Iowa primary

... primary race has been in central Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, where former legislator Ed Fallon is challenging incumbent Rep. Leonard Boswell. ...

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Source: Mason City Globe Gazette, IA


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