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Braley Urges Paulson to Improve Transparency and Oversight of Bailout Funds

Today Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urging him to address concerns raised in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) that became law in October.

Braley Announces Lottery System for Inauguration Tickets

Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced additional details on how his office will be distributing tickets to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20th, 2009. The deadline for requesting tickets is Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

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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 Statement on Passage of the Financial Recovery Package

Rep. Braley gives a statement on his support for the Financial Recovery Bill after its passage on October 3, 2008. Click here to watch the video.

Braley Reads Disaster Relief Testimonials from Iowans on House Floor

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Rep. Braley reads testimonals from Iowans about their experience obtaining disaster relief. Click here to watch the video.

Braley Reads Disaster Relief Testimonial from Tom Poe

Rep. Braley reads a disaster relief testimonial from Tom Poe of Waterloo, IA during Braley's extended floor speech on disaster relief. Click here to watch the video.

Braley Reads Disaster Relief Testimonial from Lorrie Martin

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Rep. Braley reads a disaster relief testimonial from Lorrie Martin of New Hartford, IA during Braley's extended floor speech on disaster relief. Click here to watch the video.

Braley Statement on Need for Additional Disaster Relief

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Rep. Braley gives a statement about the need to provide additional disaster relief for Iowans. Click here to watch the video.

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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