by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jun 26, 2022 | Congress, Education, Opinion
All parents want their kids to be successful. And one of the most basic and necessary tools a child needs to succeed is a proper education. From reading comprehension to mathematics, education is vital for children to learn the necessary skills to grow and become...
by Luke Martz | Apr 6, 2022 | Campaigns, Congress, Opinion
Today, Cindy Axne faced backlash for tweeting a photo of her meeting with the University of Iowa’s Student Government Association where she appeared maskless and the students were in masks. She is totally comfortable masking the students while she breaths...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Jan 22, 2022 | Congress, Opinion
Ensuring a strong national defense and supporting our veterans are two of my priorities in Congress. In December, after months of strong bipartisan work, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law. This commonsense legislation provides...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Sep 10, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
This weekend is the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks that led to the deaths of 2,996 Americans. September 11th, 2001, started as a beautiful fall day in Iowa. My medical office in Ottumwa, Iowa, was less than five minutes away from my residence. I was on...
by Mariannette Miller-Meeks | Aug 20, 2021 | Congress, Opinion
As a 24-year U.S. Army veteran and a Congresswoman representing a state with thousands of Gold Star Families, active-duty military, and retired servicemen and women, one of my top priorities in Congress is looking out for their best interests. Tragically, many...