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Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
The upcoming Iowa caucus has Ruth Harkin on the move. Already busy, Ruth gladly puts in some extra time on her husband's behalf.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
Ruth, with Tom, Amy and Jenny, makes sure there is always time for her family.
Congressman's Wife Holds Two Fulltime Jobs
Mrs. Harkin
Door-Knocking Campaign Begins
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harkin . . . began their door-knocking campaign in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Harkin, a Democrat, is seeking the fifth congressional district seat from Rep. William Scherle, R-Henderson.
Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office
Cattle Price Problems . . . are discussed by Charles Gross of Walnut and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, at Harkin's Council Bluffs office Wednesday.
Grassley Backs Voting Record
A Broad Grin . . . is a necessity when opening a campaign office. Chuck Grassley flashed his in Council Bluffs this morning.
Grassley Looks To Retain Senate Seat
Name: Charles E. Grassley
Age: 59
Address: New Hartford
Party: Republican
Family: Wife, Barbara; five children.
History: Iowa House of Representatives, 1959-1975; U.S. House of Representatives, 1975-1981; elected to U.S. Senate 1980; re-elected…
Age: 59
Address: New Hartford
Party: Republican
Family: Wife, Barbara; five children.
History: Iowa House of Representatives, 1959-1975; U.S. House of Representatives, 1975-1981; elected to U.S. Senate 1980; re-elected…
Grassley Wants Fines Levied Against Iranians
Discussing Political Issues . . . with Dr. Michael Eggers at a YMCA breakfast in Council Bluffs today, is Rep. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. Grassley is a candidate for the US Senate from Iowa.
Grassley, Charles
U. S. Senator Charles Grassley, 1994
Grassley: Democrats Too Liberal For Iowa
Discussing Politics . . . are Jim Ross Lightfoot, 5th District congressional candidate, and US Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa. They were at a fundraising breakfast for Lightfoot Wednesday in Council Bluffs.
Grassley: Keep Word On Farm Credit
Charles Grassley: Debt restructuring has had only minimal effect.
Grassley's Secret: A Toy Train?
Charles Grassley: "I spent my life on a farm, and I've never seen a turnip wagon, much less fallen off one."
Group Boosts Harkin - 'Jepsen Must Go'
Rep. Harkin
Harkin Feels The 'Spirit'
Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
Harkin Lobbies For 'Notch' Bill In Bluffs
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, addresses a group of senior citizens Tuesday morning at Community Hall. Harkin supports a bill that would restore some Social Security benefits to those born in the years 1917 to 1921. About 150 people attended the meeting.
Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Progress
Neither Ice Nor Snow . . . could keep Rep. Harkin from making his mail deliveries in southwest Council Bluffs. He wore a Navy "P" coat, heavy boots and borrowed a cap from his "boss", Letter Carrier Allen Beck. -- photo by Phyllis Gillespie.
Harkin Pumps Gas At C.B. Station
Checking The Oil . . . Friday morning at Bob's Texaco Service Station, 1305 N. 25th St. are Robert Johnson, station proprietor and Tom Harkin of Ames, Democratic candidate for the Fifth Congressional District.
Harkin Seeks A Better Automobile For The U.S.
Checking The Oil . . . in 1974 at a local gas station is U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin who was then running for his first term as Congressman. Today, in his third term in the House, Harkin is still looking into autos - this time as chairman of the House…
Harkin Smashes Jepsen Re-election Bid
Tom Harkin: Dashes Roger Jepsen's hopes of a win on the coattails of President Reagan.