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Rob Hogg @SenatorRobHogg

Iowa state senator (retired) and author of America’s Climate Century (2013). Born at 322 parts per million.

Joined April 2014
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Climate change is increasing costs for insurance, construction, and food, along with more out-of-pocket disaster damage. We urgently need to slow down, stop and reverse the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
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11 Nov 2025
Experts warn climate change could lead to higher insurance costs for Iowans thegazette.com/environment-n…
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Took this picture ten years ago on Veteran’s Day in Glidden off Highway 30. I personally knew a World War I veteran, my grandfather. Let us always commemorate this day and strive continually for the peace it envisions.
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The death toll from the recent hurricane in Haiti and Jamaica is now up to 75, according to Reuters. Please support disaster relief with our elected officials, and please support Episcopal Relief & Development or your other favorite relief agencies. episcopalrelief.org/press-re…
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Did you the so-called “clean CR” passed by the U.S. House would only operate the government through November 21?!?!? Time for Republicans to get back to work and negotiate with Democrats if they want Democratic votes to end the shutdown.
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The so-called “clean CR” passed by the U.S. House would only operate the government through November 21. Time for Republicans to get back to work and negotiate with Democrats if they want Democratic votes. Get back to work. End the shutdown.
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Death toll rising in Jamaica and widespread destruction from the hurricane. Please support disaster relief and more action to stop the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere. bbc.com/news/articles/clylqp…

Hurricane Melissa: Death toll rises as aid effort struggles to reach parts of Jamaica

The devastating storm claimed nearly 50 lives when it swept Haiti and Jamaica this week.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is over 4 inches below average since September 1 - 65.6% below average - and there is very little precipitation in the forecast. Please conserve, water your young trees, and take action to help stop the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
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29 Oct 2025
BREAKING: Twenty-five people died in southern Haiti after a river flooded by Hurricane Melissa burst its banks, the mayor of a coastal town told AP. apnews.com/live/hurricane-me…

Hurricane Melissa impacts southeastern Bahamas, after dozens killed across Caribbean

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The Associated Press
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29 Oct 2025
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns.
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AccuWeather
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29 Oct 2025
“Complete devastation”: Hurricane Melissa tore into Jamaica as a Category 5 monster, leaving widespread destruction and at least two dozen deaths across the Caribbean.
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Please support more disaster relief, now and in the future. Jamaica and Haiti need help. npr.org/sections/goats-and-s…

How will the dismantling of USAID affect U.S. relief efforts in Jamaica?

USAID was the lead American agency in disaster response. Now that it's been dismantled, questions are arising about how effective U.S. relief efforts will be in Jamaica after the hurricane.

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The death toll from the current hurricane is climbing. Please support disaster relief. Only 13 years after Sandy made landfall in New Jersey and New York - with hundreds of disasters since then - we still have not learned the lessons of that storm. pbs.org/newshour/world/hurri…

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead, causes widespread damage in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba

At least 23 people have died across Haiti and 13 are missing, Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said in a statement, revising the death toll downward. Twenty of those reported dead and 10 of the...

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USDA has reserve funds to continue to pay food assistance (SNAP). Trump should do that, or Congress should come into session to require it. reuters.com/world/us/usda-me…

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not use agency contingency funds to pay for food aid benefits set to lapse in November during the federal government shutdown, according to a memo seen by...

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We urgently need major relief services for Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Please contribute generously and call Congress to get to work supporting relief efforts. apnews.com/article/hurricane…

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and threatens to be the island's strongest recorded storm

Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it draws closer to Jamaica, where forecasters say it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

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26 Oct 2025
“Since siding with Barack Obama twice, Iowa has become a stronghold for Mr. Trump. Yet perhaps no state has struggled more with his economic policies. During the first quarter of 2025, Iowa’s GDP dropped by 6.1 percent, more than any other state aside from neighboring Nebraska.” nytimes.com/2025/10/26/us/po…

In Trump-Friendly Iowa, the President’s Policies Have Hit Hard

The state has become a stronghold for President Trump. Now, his efforts on trade, energy and immigration are squeezing farmers, disrupting labor and threatening industries.

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I was encouraged to see the solar panels on Grace United Methodist Church along Highway 6 in Tiffin today. Solar reduces energy costs and air pollution. It is something many building owners and landowners can do. (1/2)
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Install solar if you are able - at home, at work, and in the community - and please express your support for solar with elected officials and candidates. (2/2)
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Praying for everyone facing the record-breaking storm affecting Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and potentially Cuba. Please support disaster relief and action to stop the buildup of climate pollution in the atmosphere.
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Homelessness is real and gets more dangerous as temperatures fall this time of year. A person who has been finding places to sleep outside visited our church today while I was there with other church members. No room at the shelters in town which the person called earlier today.
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Not allowed to set up a tent on city property. No vehicle to sleep in. No warming centers. Emergency shelter does not open until November 15. Our church is not equipped to house people, so we gave some food and a little cash.
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Sounds like the community needs more shelter space earlier and more services. I am sure this is true for many communities, not just Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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