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Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., representing Iowa's 1st District in the U.S. Congress, shared several updates on November 25, 2024, through her Twitter account. The tweets addressed constituent services, educational achievements in her district, and legislative efforts concerning correctional officers.

On November 25 at 15:04 UTC, Rep. Miller-Meeks invited residents of Iowa’s 1st District experiencing difficulties with federal agencies such as Social Security, the VA, or the IRS to seek assistance from her office. She provided a link for constituents to access a full list of services available on her website. "Live in Iowa’s 1st District and having trouble with a federal agency like Social Security, the VA, or the IRS? My office can help! Head to my website today for a full list of services we offer!"

Later that day at 16:10 UTC, she extended her congratulations to Camanche Elementary School for their first-place finishes in math competitions. "Congratulations to Camanche Elementary for their 1st place math finishes!"

In another tweet posted at 20:53 UTC, Rep. Miller-Meeks recounted her visit with the widow of Correctional Officer Blake Schwartz and her tour of the Thomson Federal Correctional Institution. She announced the introduction of legislation in honor of Officer Schwartz aimed at addressing issues related to correctional officers' welfare. "Today, I visited with the widow of Correctional Officer Blake Schwartz, who was a bright young officer who tragically took his own life last year... In Blake’s honor, I’ve introduced legislation that would ensure correctional..."