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Correction: Harkin Institute story

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The Latest: Former Sen. Harkin testifies in Menendez trial

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Official: Staffer used Menendez’s name to lobby for doctor

By DAVID PORTER - Associated Press

Joni Ernst at Work in Washington Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

DAVID KEENE: Joni Ernst breaks stereotype that women can’t be Republicans

By David Keene - The Washington Times

Pat Buchanan

Pat Buchanan calls Joni Ernst ‘attractive,’ says senator-elect in Iowa could be a star

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Illustration on the ascendancy of Republican women in polical office by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

SUZANNE FIELDS: A big night for congressional Wonder Woman

By Suzanne Fields

Joni Ernst (Associated Press

Joni Ernst defeats Bruce Braley to win Iowa Senate seat for GOP

By Staff - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. John McCain, left, and Iowa Republican senatorial candidate Joni Ernst speak to a packed cafe about veterans and voter turn out during a campaign stop, Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014, in West Burlington, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Hawk Eye, Michael Noble Jr.)

Joni Ernst: ‘Greatly offended’ by Democrat Tom Harkin’s ‘attractive’ comment

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers the keynote address at the Dreamforce convention Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in San Francisco. Clinton said Tuesday the nation needs to close a &quot;word gap&quot; between low-income children and their more affluent peers. Other topic included her support of &quot;net neutrality&quot;, her new granddaughter Charlotte and the importance of philanthropy. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Clinton jet travel to Iowa steak fry cost $50K

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, as a potential second-tier candidate, needs to ingratiate himself with local political leaders who can arrange meet-and-greets. (Associated Press Photographs)

Democrats’ travel schedules offer clues to 2016 intentions

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Former President Bill Clinton said he agrees that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "not the guy" for a peace deal. (C-SPAN)

Bill Clinton agrees Israel’s Netanyahu ‘not the guy’ for peace deal

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Mrs. Clinton, former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin work the grill during the 37th annual "steak fry" fundraiser. Mrs. Clinton teased the crowd about her plans, saying her focus is on her future grandchild and "then, of course, there is that other thing."

Hillary Clinton returns to Iowa, teases about 2016 White House ambitions

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and former President Bill Clinton, listen to speakers in Washington in this Jan. 14, 2011, file photo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Hillary Clinton heads to Iowa ‘meat and greet’ steak fry with vegan husband Bill

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

The eye donation from 16-year-old Alexander Betts Jr. was reportedly rejected because he was gay. (KCCI 8)

Lawmakers seek change in policy on organ donation from gays

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

US senators from Iowa welcome new US Attorney

Associated Press

Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, sponsor of the Minimum Wage Fairness Act, right, joined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., comments to reporters after the bill to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 was stopped in the Senate, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senate Republicans blocked the election-year Democratic bill, handing a defeat to President Barack Obama on a vote that is sure to reverberate in this year's congressional contests. (AP Photo)

GOP blocks Democrats’ minimum wage try in Senate

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this April 11, 2014, file photo, Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst speaks during the Iowa Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa Senate race suddenly more competitive

By THOMAS BEAUMONT - Associated Press

Congressional report presses for e-cigarette rules

By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - Associated Press

US labor secretary plans Iowa weekend events

Associated Press

Senators look for e-cigarette marketing limits

By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - Associated Press