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Iowa

Republican Terry Branstad, who was Iowa's governor for 16 years, is trying to make a comeback by unseating Democrat Chet Culver. Forecasters give Branstad a good chance of getting his old job back.Polls also indicate the GOP could capture the 3rd District House seat that's been held by Democrat Leonard Boswell since 1997. Iowa's four other House incumbents two Democrats and two Republicans are favored to win re-election.Republican Chuck Grassley appears to be coasting to his sixth term in the Senate. Obama won Iowa in 2008.

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Roxanne Conlin

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Chet Culver

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Terry Branstad

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May 21, 2013

Departing Iowa GOP Senate Staffer Filing Sexual Harassment Suit: Iowa City Daily News Links, May 21

Source: Iowa City Patch - Iowa City IA

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May 21, 2013

Oversight investigates ACA outreach programs - Lawmakers spar over premiums - New Mexico, Idaho lean on federal exchange - Families USA: South backs Medicaid expansion

Source: Politico

Lawmakers spar over premiums - New Mexico, Idaho lean on federal exchange - Families USA: OVERSIGHT PROBES OBAMACARE OUTREACH – CCIIO Director Gary Cohen will be called on by two House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittees this morning to answer questions about ACA outreach as the GOP is putting HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius's fundraising for the health law under the microscope.

May 21, 2013

Fired Iowa Senate aide to file complaint alleging sexual harassment

Source: Iowa City Press-Citizen - Iowa City IA

A staffer for the Iowa Senate Republicans who was fired Friday intends to file a civil rights complaint citing sexual harassment, her lawyer told The Des Moines Register on Monday.

May 21, 2013

Yankees hit four homers to beat Orioles in 10 innings

Source: York Daily Record - York PA

BALTIMORE—Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.

May 21, 2013

Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings

Source: Lincoln Daily News - Lincoln IL

Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.