Thread: Iowa: Rep. King has Energy & Immigration his top agenda

Energy, immigration top King agenda

CNA photo by ANDY GOODELL: Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, uses a pie chart while speaking about U.S. energy consumption Tuesday afternoon at Supertel Inn and Conference Center.

By Andy Goodell - CNA staff reporter
Drilling for oil and cracking down on illegal immigration are his priorities.

At Supertel Inn and Conference Center Monday, U.S. Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron, laid out his plans concerning both immigration and energy issues.

After asking the audience for suggestions as to what to talk about during the “town hallâ€

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