More on Government Reform
May 10, 2012
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.
May 9, 2012
Braley Statement on Postal Service Abandoning Plan to Close Post Offices
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement today after the US Postal Service announced that it was abandoning its plan to close thousands of post offices across the county and will instead reduce service hours at as many as a third of all post offices:
Apr 16, 2012
Braley Blasts Wasteful Spending at Center of GSA Scandal
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today strongly criticized the US General Services Administration (GSA) for allowing the wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars in connection with a conference held at a luxury Las Vegas casino in 2010. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing this afternoon to investigate the scandal. Braley is a member of the committee.
Feb 23, 2012
Braley Announces Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Postal Facilities to Remain Open
Washington, DC – Today, after multiple conversations with the United States Postal Service (USPS), Representative Bruce Braley (IA-01) confirmed that both the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids mail processing facilities are no longer being considered for closure. Braley has been fighting to save these facilities for months.
Feb 10, 2012
Braley’s Plain Language in Health Insurance Law is Implemented
Washington, DC – Three government agencies announced new rules late yesterday to fully implement Rep. Bruce Braley’s (IA-01) Plain Language in Health Insurance Act, a bill he introduced that was later passed into law as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
Jan 18, 2012
Braley Introduces Bill to Streamline Regulations, Save Small Businesses Money
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) introduced a new bill – his first of 2012 – to streamline government regulations in an effort to save small businesses time and money.
Dec 13, 2011
Braley Statement on Postal Service Announcement Delaying All Post Office Closures until May 2012
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after the US Postal Service announced today that it was delaying the closure of any post offices or mail processing facilities until at least May 15th, 2012:
Oct 21, 2011
In Onslow, Braley Discusses Efforts to Stop Post Office Closures
Onslow, IA – Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) met with local residents and officials today about the impact of the US Postal Service’s planned closures of hundreds of small town post offices across Iowa, including the post office in Onslow.
Oct 18, 2011
In Brandon, Braley Discusses Efforts to Stop Post Office Closures
Brandon, IA – In Brandon today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) met with local residents and officials about the impact of the US Postal Service’s planned closures of hundreds of small town post offices across Iowa, including the post office in Brandon.
