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Welcome to IowaVotes.org!
This website provides plain-English, concise, non-partisan descriptions of every bill and vote in the Iowa legislature, searchable and sortable by legislator, subject category, keyword or a combination of these. It also allows you to comment, and to respond to others's comments. What do you think?

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	“Take It Outside” Discussions completely unrelated to public policy issues.		jewelries---the new fashion for you to choose by womenbagonsale Thu, Mar 22 2012 3:01 AM	16	16
	Civil Law Torts, Family Law		jewelries---fashion for you to choose by womenbagonsale Thu, Mar 22 2012 3:01 AM	16	15
	Criminal Law Law Enforcement, Crime & Punishment		jewelries---new fashion for you to choose by womenbagonsale Thu, Mar 22 2012 3:01 AM	14	14
	Economy Regulation, Labor, Professions, Energy, Communications, Business Subsidies		button to submit your message. by xiaoyu111 Mon, May 14 2012 11:57 AM	19	20
	Education School Finance and Employees, Curriculum, Special Ed, Higher Ed, School Choice		Choose fashion jewelry by womenbagonsale Sat, Mar 24 2012 4:08 AM	20	23
	Environment and Property Rights Regulations, Land Use, Water Use, Natural Resources and Recreation		Three essential accessories for beach: canvas bags, sunglass and pants by usbackpacker Mon, May 14 2012 8:23 AM	18	20
	General Government Government Employees, Election Law, Constitution, Transparency, Branches		Re: 2009 House File 505 (Records checks for volunteers at Iowa veterans home) by melly12 Mon, May 14 2012 10:25 AM	21	26
	Health Care, Health Insurance, Health Regulations		Finding a designer bag by womenbagonsale Mon, Mar 26 2012 11:35 PM	17	19
	Local Government Issues		Finding a designer bag on sale by womenbagonsale Mon, Mar 26 2012 11:34 PM	16	17
	Miscellaneous bills Bills that don't fit other categories		choose your wedding ring on sale by womenbagonsale Sat, Apr 14 2012 10:06 PM	18	23
	Political Discussions		choose your wedding ring by womenbagonsale Sat, Apr 14 2012 10:06 PM	15	16
	Social and Civil Liberty Issues Abortion, Gambling, Race, Gender, Guns, Drugs, Religion, Other		choose your wedding ring for your love by womenbagonsale Sat, Apr 14 2012 10:06 PM	16	17
	Taxing & Spending		Re: 2009 Senate File 470 (Education appropriations bill) by leonn Thu, May 10 2012 8:41 AM	16	19
	Transportation and Driving		fashion rings for your wedding by womenbagonsale Sun, Apr 15 2012 10:53 PM	15	15
	Welfare, Medicaid and Social Services		Brand rings for your wedding by womenbagonsale Sun, Apr 15 2012 10:53 PM	14	14

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