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Miller-Meeks addresses impact of ongoing government shutdown on Iowans

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 10, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa’s 1st District issued a statement on the tenth day of the ongoing government shutdown, which she attributes to Senate Democrats.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks comments on Israel-Hamas agreement and U.S. government shutdown

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on international negotiations between Israel and Hamas as well as her legislative efforts during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 9, 2025.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over shutdown impacts in October 2025 posts

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 5, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several statements on October 5, criticizing Democrats for their handling of a government shutdown and highlighting its effects on healthcare access and corrections officers' pay.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over government shutdown on social media

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks used a series of posts on October 1-2, 2025 to blame Democratic lawmakers for a federal government shutdown and its impacts on Americans.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks criticizes Democrats over government shutdown impacts

By N. C. Kendall | Oct 1, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted several statements on October 1 criticizing Democrats for a government shutdown she says is impacting troops, veterans, seniors, families, and border security agents.

Miller-Meeks pledges to withhold salary if government shuts down over budget impasse

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 30, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s 1st district in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced she will withhold her congressional pay if a government shutdown occurs due to what she describes as Democrats’ refusal to...

Miller-Meeks supports expansion of AI-driven diabetic eye exams for rural Americans

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), an ophthalmologist and advocate for healthcare innovation, has voiced support for language in the FY26 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Report that encourages the use of autonomous...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights rural health program funding and legislative priorities

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on September 23, 2025 about major rural health initiatives and legislative work impacting Iowa's communities.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses energy innovation and health legislation in recent posts

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 18, 2025

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on energy technology advancements and public health legislation via social media on September 18, 2025.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights veteran tribute and agriculture talks during D.C. visits

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 16, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks posted on September 16 about welcoming veterans visiting Washington D.C., as well as meetings with key Iowa agricultural groups discussing legislative issues such as farm succession and avian flu challenges.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlights education and disability employment initiatives in Iowa

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared updates on September 10, 2025 regarding her meetings with educational leaders and disability employment advocates as well as her commitment to mental health awareness on World Suicide Prevention...

Mariannette Miller-Meeks comments on inflation drop and pays tribute to Charlie Kirk

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 10, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks addressed recent economic news about inflation as well as shared condolences following the death of Charlie Kirk in posts dated September 10, 2025.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks addresses crime policy and diplomacy following recent events

By N. C. Kendall | Sep 9, 2025

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks commented on September 8-9, 2025 about violent crime involving a Ukrainian refugee as well as diplomatic developments between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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