WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Statement on Passing of Sen. Graham * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement following the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.): "I am stunned and deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham," said Ernst. "The Senate has lost a bold leader whose influence will be felt for generations. Please join me in praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 9 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: * * * Newton Rail Park Celebrates IEDA Site Certification Less than one year after Jasper County and Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS) completed a landmark public-private land agreement to establish Newton Rail Park, public- and private-sector leaders gathered to mark a major milestone underscoring the park's growing momentum as a next-generation industrial rail development. More than 100 people, including 50 dignitaries and guests, traveled by  more PR