WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Iowa City Vote to Deny Purchase of Trash Compactor Over Israel Divestment * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a 6-0 vote by the Iowa City, Iowa, city council to deny the purchase a new trash compactor because it was manufactured by Caterpillar, which is more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Staats Awards * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Staats Awards of Henry County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "For over 100 years, Staats Awards has been helping Iowans and co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley and Gillibrand Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses, Improve Accountability and Transparency for Higher Education Institutions * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) to help combat sexual assault on college and university campuses. The b more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 8 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Independent Pharmacy Groups Back Iowa PBM Regulation in Federal Court * A group of organizations representing independent pharmacies filed a legal brief in federal court supporting pharmacy benefit manager regulations in Iowa challenged by business groups and insurance plans.  The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the Iowa Phar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Applauds President Trump for Protecting Nutrition Assistance During Democrat Shutdown * IOWA -- Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) applauded (link is external) President Trump's leadership in protecting critical nutrition assistance for families amid the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. "President Trump once again stepped up to lead where Democrats  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month * IOWA - Today Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) released a statement for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and provided information to better help with early detection. "This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm fighting to make early detection accessible for every family," said Dr. Miller-Meeks. "That's why I cosponsored the Na more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators  more PR