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Rep. Braley tours flooding in Olin, IA

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Iowa Delegation Asks Bush for a Commitment to Helping Flood Victims

Today, Iowa's Congressional Delegation asked President George W. Bush for his immediate action in requesting adequate funds to help Iowans and other Midwesterners recover and rebuild. Since President Bush's visit to Iowa on Thursday, June 19, 2008 to review damages caused by flooding, tornados, and other severe weather, the Administration has taken limited action in securing additional federal disaster aid for the communities, residents, and businesses affected by the floods.

Braley Supports DRILL Act to Increase Domestic Energy Supply, Decrease Gas Prices

Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) supported an energy bill to help bring down record-high gas prices. The Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act would take several steps to increase our domestic oil supply, including speeding the development of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, reinstating a ban on the foreign export of Alaskan oil, requiring oil producers to drill on current leases, and encouraging development of an Alaska natural gas pipeline.

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Statement on Flood Relief Funding

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule because of the flood relief provisions included in the supplemental funding bill. I'm pleased that this amendment includes $2.65 billion for flood relief in my State and others. And I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this rule because of this important funding...

Statement on H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

Mr. Chairman, today I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. I am glad to see this bill on the House floor, as it shows a commitment by this Congress to strengthening and improving America's passenger rail system and moving Amtrak forward...

One Minute on the New GI Bill

Madam Speaker, while the Iraq war has stretched our military thin and our troops continue to struggle with multiple deployments, House Democrats are fighting to improve the lives of soldiers when they return home...

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Braley Testifies about Agriprocessors Raid

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Rep. Braley addresses lowering gas prices

Rep. Braley addresses lowering Gas Prices.

Flood and Tornado Relief

Dear Iowan, I know that the task of rebuilding a community after a natural disaster can be daunting and overwhelming. I wanted to make sure you had access to information and basic tips that you may find helpful as you deal with the aftermath of the flood and/or tornado that ripped through your community.
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Gas Prices

Rep. Braley is working to lower gas prices for Iowa families and move our country away from foreign oil.
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