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Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix – A Step in the Right Direction

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By Craig Robinson In recent years, the only thing that has changed more than the Iowa weather is Republican leadership in the Iowa Senate.  Since Mary Lundby orchestrated a mid-session leadership coup ousting Stewart Iverson in 2006, Republicans have passed the reins of leadership in the chamber four additional times.  The latest Republican leader in [...]

Senate Republicans Announce Committee Appointments for 2012 Session

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Job creation, property tax relief, responsible budgeting and real education reform remain caucus priorities DES MOINES – Senate Republican Leader Jerry Behn (R-Boone) today announced the Senate Republican committee assignments for the 2012 legislative session, which is set to commence on Monday, January 9, 2012. “Senate Republicans believe this upcoming session must be about private sector job creation, [...]