Leonard Boswell for Congress

Des Moines, IA - Today Polk County Attorney John Sarcone and Dave Murillo, President of the Des Moines Police Burial and Protective Association, praised Congressman Leonard Boswell for his important work and leadership in fighting Iowa's methamphetamine crisis.

Des Moines, IA - The United Steelworkers (USW) Iowa District 11 announced their endorsement of Congressman Leonard Boswell today. "I am honored to receive the support of the United Steelworkers in Iowa," said Congressman Boswell.

Des Moines, IA - Congressman Leonard Boswell received the endorsement of General Wesley Clark today. "As a 20-year veteran of the Army, Congressman Boswell supports an expanded GI Bill for our veterans and has pushed for increases in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs," said General Wesley Clark.

Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Corn Growers Association Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to endorse Congressman Leonard Boswell today. "I am very pleased to accept the endorsement of the Iowa Corn Growers Association," said Congressman Boswell. "As a hands-on farmer, I have had a relationship with the Iowa Corn Growers for many years.

Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Congressman Leonard Boswell today. "I am very pleased and happy to receive the support of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO," said Congressman Boswell. "They fight for better pay, better benefits, and better job security.

Washington, DC – Today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) named Congressman Leonard Boswell, Chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry as a conferee to the Conference Committee to the Farm Bill. The House passed its version of the Farm Bill last July while the Senate passed its bill in December.

Washington, D.C – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-03) today announced that the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge has been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire 190 additional acres to add to the sanctuary. Harkin and Boswell wrote to the Fish and Wildlife Service last year urging them to approve this land acquisition.

Des Moines, IA -Congressman Leonard Boswell received the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Iowa Council 61 today. "AFSCME works every day to improve quality of life for its members," said Congressman Boswell.

Des Moines, IA - The Des Moines Association of Professional Firefighters (IAFF 4) announced their endorsement of Congressman Leonard Boswell today. They cited Boswell's support of the FIRE Act grant program, which has provided funding to local, county and state agencies to provide fire and rescue protection for Iowans.

Des Moines, IA – Congressman Leonard Boswell received the endorsement of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council today. Congressman Boswell continues to fight for issues important to the Building Trades, including building and maintaining infrastructure, and focusing on issues relating to working families.