More than half of America's rural counties are losing population and with it, political representation.

The Obama administration will continue to fight for a comprehensive immigration solution that includes AgJobs and a stable workforce for our farms.

There are children with dreams counting on us.

We have a long tradition in this state of caring for our neighbors - it is truly an Iowa value.

There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.

If we are to transition to a new economy and to lead it, we must start by transforming our schools.

Democrats have always historically referred to our families as working families, and I have sort of changed that moniker. I think what we have is a nation of worried families - families that are concerned about job security, families who thought their pensions were secure and now have questions.