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Braley, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Middle Class

Washington, DC – Representatives Bruce Braley (D-IA) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), co-chairs of the Populist Caucus, today introduced the Rebuild America Act, comprehensive legislation to rebuild the American middle-class. The bill invests in our future through three main tenants: investment to foster jobs and growth, creating financial stability for middle-class families and restoring fairness to the tax code. This stands in direct contrast to the vision for America Republicans are pushing today: slashing the social safety net to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.

Braley Joins Westmoreland to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Manufacturing Jobs

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today joined Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (GA-03) to introduce a bipartisan bill that would remove burdensome government regulations on refrigerated deli-style display cases that threaten the future of their manufacture in the United States.

Braley Introduces Legislation Creating Veterans’ Jobs Corps

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) introduced legislation today to create a national Veterans’ Jobs Corps, a program that would seek to put unemployed veterans back to work using skills they developed in the military – to improve national parks, serve as police officers and firefighters, and work in communities. Braley is the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Braley Statement on Closure of BPI Plant in Waterloo

Braley Urges Congressional Panel to Renew Adoption Tax Credit

Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today urged a Congressional panel to include an extension of the adoption tax credit in a tax extension package being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. If Congress fails to act, the adoption tax credit will expire at the end of 2012.

Braley Touts Effort to Renew and Expand Adoption Tax Credit

Waterloo, IA – At events in Davenport and Dubuque today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) discussed an effort he’s launching to renew and expand a tax credit for families that choose to adopt children.

Braley Tours Iowa Bricklayers’ Training Facility in Marshalltown

Marshalltown, IA – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today toured the Iowa International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Contractors’ training facility located in Marshalltown to discuss expanding training and educational opportunities for workers seeking good-paying jobs.

Braley Announces $163,000 in awards to Eastern Iowa Fire Departments

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) announced that the Independence Fire Department and the Garwin Volunteer Fire Department have been awarded $163,037 in grants from the Department of Homeland Security to help purchase new life-saving equipment.

Braley Votes to Send Bipartisan “JOBS Act” to President’s Desk

Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement today after voting to send a bill that will help small businesses expand and create jobs to the President’s desk:

Braley Supports Bipartisan “JOBS Act”

Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today voted in favor of a Republican-sponsored bill that would help small businesses create jobs. The legislation passed the House and will now move to the Senate for consideration.