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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Senate Tracker: A Race To Fill A Seat In Iowa

Republican State Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley are vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Iowa. (Google+/U.S. House)

Republican State Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley are vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Iowa. (Google+/U.S. House)

In this week’s installment of Senate Tracker, we turn to Iowa, where longtime Democratic Senator Tom Harkin is retiring from his seat. Vying for the seat are Republican State Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Congressman Bruce Braley.

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Robin and Jeremy

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Jill Abramson Announces Plans For News Startup

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Alternate Routes: Lasting Impressions From The Road

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Mario Batali Goes Farm To Table

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