Braley--Bruce (Member of Congress)

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# Title Date Summary
1 Republicans discuss push for funding increase at UNI
Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1 		Walt Rogers and Dean Fisher both spoke at the public forum held at UNI. These Republican Representatives support an increase in funding for UNI. At the forum taxes, employment, and cyber-bullying were several other topics discussed; photo.
2 Shutdown ends; faculty research up in the air
Northern Iowan 110:15, p.1 		The government shutdown has affected faculty research at UNI. Funding was unavailable during the government shutdown as were as all of the federally-managed websites and services. Faculty hope that things will return to the pre-shutdown state quickly.
3 Don't get comfortable
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4 		Column advises not to let recent political triumph cause us to turn a blind eye or deaf ear to the actions of the present government. Democratic victory is a relief, but is not end of the struggles we face as a nation.
4 Obama, Kressig, Danielson, Braley, Rogers reelected
Northern Iowan 109:22, p.1 		Election results.
5 UNI brings awareness to sexual assault with showing of The Invisible War
Public Relations News Release 2012:100, p.1 		Film, "The Invisible War" will be shown by UNI Military and Veteran Student Services Committee, UNI Veterans Association, and the Master of Social Work Student Association to bring awareness to sexual assault and rape issues in the U.S. Military.
6 First lady encourages voting during grassroots event at UNI
Northern Iowan 109:11, p.1 		Michelle Obama spoke to UNI students, emphasizing voting and volunteering in campaigns. Highlights President Obama's first term in office. Senator Harkin and Representative Braley also spoke to students; photo.
7 Rep. Braley discusses student loan debt
Northern Iowan 108:32, p.1 		With increased college tuition and room and board fees, students are creating significant student loan debt. Decreased availability of financial aid only worsens the situation; photo.
8 Election 2010
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.1 		Candidates from both major parties for governor, senator, and state and federal representative share their views on same-sex marriage, energy, the economy, and education.
9 Allen nominated to national committee
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.21 		President Benjamin Allen will serve on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; photo.
10 UNI's NABL to investigate bio-based lubricant use in rail industry; Study funded by $370,000 grant from U. S. Department of Transportation
Public Relations News Release 2010:21, p.1 		The idea originated with Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley who included the need for such an investigation in HR 2095, the Railroad Safety Improvement Act. Lou Honary is founding director of UNI-NABL and professor.
11 Braley nominates Allen to national committee
Northern Iowan 106:58, p.1 		Congressman Bruce Braley nominates President Allen to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity; committee will attempt to assure that college students receive a good educational experience; photo.
12 U.S. Secretary of Education comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.1 		Arne Duncan spoke to high school and college students, community leaders, faculty, and staff at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. He spoke on his plans and the future of education under President Obama; photo.
13 UNI physics student to present research on Capitol Hill
Public Relations News Release 2008:484, p.1 		Shanon Davis, a junior from West Des Moines whose research is in the area of nanoscience and alternative energy, will take part in 2009 Posters on the Hill, an event sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research, at the Rayburn House Office Bldg.
14 Remember that voting is local, too
Northern Iowan 105:12, p.5 		Believes that elections for the U. S. Senator, Congressman, State Senator, and State Representative have real influence in keeping educational quality up and tuition and student loan costs down.
15 EntreFest! brings business owners, entrepreneurs, experts and services together February 21-22.
Public Relations News Release 2007:431, p.1 		The first-ever EntreFest! is taking place February 21-22.
16 Human growth hormones and Major League Baseball
Northern Iowan 104:35, p.12 		House of Representative subcommittee holds hearing on drug abuse in major league baseball. Roger Clemens called to testify; photo.
17 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 104:9, p.12 		Photos of campus life; photo.
18 UNI receives grant for violent crime prevention
Northern Iowan 104:9, p.1 		Department of Justice awards $1 million grant to create a task force to prevent violent crimes against women.
19 Costs of rising tuition may soon be curbed if new bill becomes law
Northern Iowan 104:6, p.2 		College Cost Reduction Act will boost financial aid by $20 billion over the next five years, if passed by Congress.
20 $1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities
Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1 		The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
21 UNI plans presidential candidate forums
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.1 		Presidential candidates will be hosted at UNI; August 20 through September 5, 2007.
22 University of Northern Iowa plans presidential-candidate forums
Public Relations News Release 2007:35, p.1 		A series of presidential candidate forums will be held August 20 - September 5.
23 Global warming hits campus
Northern Iowan 103:51, p.1 		Bruce Braley and Grant Erwin were among the presenters on climate change; photo.
24 Bruce Braley visits UNI
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.1 		College Student Relief Act legislation reduces interest rates on Stafford loans. Bruce Braley explained the bill during his visit January 26; photo.
25 Congressional internships available
Northern Iowan 103:33, p.3 		Congressman Bruce Braley has internships available at the federal and local level. All members of Iowa's congressional delegation offer internships.