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Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Looking to win Iowa, Gingrich says he hopes evangelicals talk with him about personal failings

Monday, November 29, 2010  Iowa Republicans say state spending and jobs will take precedence over social issues such as gay marriage at the upcoming legislative session.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Democrats outspent Republicans for the Iowa House, but they lost the vast majority of competitive races in last week's election.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Iowa Republicans have gained control of the state House, but Democrats were hanging on to the Senate by a slim margin.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Republican Tim Pawlenty shares something important with the Iowans he's working to impress: A border.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich plans stops around Iowa, raising money for local Republicans and fueling speculation about whether he intends to seek his party's presidential nomination.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Republicans and Democrats say the numbers are shaping up in their favor in the quest for control in the Legislature.