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Chamber Day at Capitol Successful

Posted: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 6:25 am
Author: KCII News - Bill Gatchel

The Washington and Fairfield Chambers of Commerce had a very busy day yesterday in Des Moines.  The Chamber’s Day at the Capitol consisted of both groups meeting with a lobbyist about business and industry in Iowa as well as hearing from the policy advisor to the Department of Education Director.

House Speaker Craig PaulsenHouse Speaker Craig Paulsen
Senator Steve SoddersSenator Steve Sodders

The group also was able to enjoy lunch with Representative Jarad Klein and Senator Sandy Greiner.  Also in attendance at the lunch was Speaker of the House Craig Paulsen, Senator Steve Sodders who is the Chair of the Economic Growth Committee.

Representative Curt HansenRepresentative Curt Hansen
Representative Bob HagerRepresentative Bob Hager
House Majority Leader Linda UpmeyerHouse Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer
Representative Jarad KleinRepresentative Jarad Klein

The group was also visited by Representative Curt Hansen spoke about education reform, Representative Bob Hager talked about what is happening on the Natural Resources Committee and House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer also addressed the group.

Capitol RotundaCapitol Rotunda
Capitol Law LibraryCapitol Law Library
Capitol Law LibraryCapitol Law Library
House of Representatives ChamberHouse of Representatives Chamber
Senate ChamberSenate Chamber

The day concluded with a tour of the capitol building.