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Nunn introduces bill to safeguard social security and medicare from inflation

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding Social Security and Medicare benefits against the impact of inflation.

By South Iowa News | Feb 13, 2025

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House passes bill easing paperwork burden for small businesses

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing the paperwork burden on small businesses.

By South Iowa News | Feb 11, 2025

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Zach Nunn joins House committee tackling CCP influence

By South Iowa News | Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has been appointed to the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Bipartisan bill aims to tackle U.S. primary care provider shortage

By South Iowa News | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the shortage of primary care providers and strengthening the healthcare workforce.

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Bill targets Chinese involvement in U.S. fentanyl crisis

By South Iowa News | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has introduced a new bill targeting Chinese entities involved in the fentanyl crisis.

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Bipartisan bill aims to ease paperwork burden on small businesses

By South Iowa News | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing paperwork for small businesses.

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Bipartisan bill targets ransomware threats against financial institutions

By South Iowa News | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at combating ransomware attacks on financial institutions.

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EDA awards $935,000 in grants for economic development projects in Wapello County in 2023

By South Iowa News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $935,000 in grants for economic development projects in Wapello County, Iowa.

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Zach Nunn named vice chair of House financial services subcommittee

By South Iowa News | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has been appointed as Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) will...

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Nunn announces mobile office hours across Iowa's Third District for January

By South Iowa News | Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced mobile office hours for January across Iowa's Third District.

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Nunn introduces resolution for constitutional amendment on balanced budget

By South Iowa News | Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has introduced a resolution aimed at amending the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced federal budget.

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House passes defense act including Rep. Nunn's amendment

By South Iowa News | Dec 12, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), incorporating priorities set by Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.

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Federal funds secured for new dialysis center at Wayne County Hospital

By South Iowa News | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn announced a federal investment of $2,011,000 for the construction of a new dialysis facility at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon.

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Minburn receives $2 million for vital water infrastructure improvements

By South Iowa News | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a $2 million federal investment for water infrastructure improvements in Minburn, Iowa. This funding is aimed at enhancing the city's aging water system, which frequently suffers from line breaks and issues boil orders. The current system also poses challenges for first responders during fire emergencies.

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Federal funds allocated for Madison County bridge replacement

By South Iowa News | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a federal investment of $1.5 million aimed at replacing the Bevington Park Road Bridge over the Middle River in Madison County, Iowa. This funding is intended to improve infrastructure and ensure safe travel for residents.

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Nunn announces mobile office hours across Iowa's Third Congressional District

By South Iowa News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn has announced a series of mobile office hours across the Iowa Third Congressional District for October. These sessions aim to assist constituents who cannot travel to the congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa.

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Nunn introduces bill targeting home repairs for low-income rural families

By South Iowa News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping very-low-income families in rural areas repair and modernize their homes. The Rural Housing Assistance Act, co-led by U.S. Representative Don Davis (NC-01), seeks to update the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 504 Home Repair program to assist more families in maintaining their homes.

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Wayne County has seen a 14.5% decrease in amount of food assistance provided since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 24, 2024

In 2023, Wayne County received $895,112 in food stamps, compared to $1,046,788 in 2014.

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Food assistance in Wapello County up 3% since 2014

By South Iowa News | Sep 21, 2024

In 2023, Wapello County received $9,836,232 in food stamps, compared to $9,548,292 in 2014.

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House passes bill aiming to protect retirement savings

By South Iowa News | Sep 19, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) aimed at protecting Iowa retirees' investment accounts. The Protecting Retirees Savings Act was included in a package of bills that passed with a vote of 215 to 203.