Monthly Archives: February 2010

Wellmark Raises Individual Insurance Premiums in Iowa

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Wellmark Raises Individual Insurance Premiums in Iowa by Paul Deaton “In many ways, buying health insurance is similar to buying a lottery ticket. We hope for the best when time comes for the drawing, knowing that the odds of winning … Continue reading →

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A Culver-Roberts Matchup for Iowa Governor

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Culver-Roberts Match-up for Iowa Governor by Paul Deaton “Culver has a strong statewide organization, significant financial resources and a Democratic voter registration advantage. These things matter in politics.” Back in July 2009, I indicated that of the Republican candidates … Continue reading →

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HF 682 Would Secure the 2010 Iowa Vote

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HF 682 Would Secure the 2010 Iowa Vote by Paul Deaton “The fiscal note for HF 682 states that an audit would cost each of the 99 counties an average of about $100 per year. “For just pennies a vote, … Continue reading →

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Friday Morning with an Iowa Legislator

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Friday Morning with an Iowa Legislator by Paul Deaton When the state legislature is not in session on Fridays, most legislators head back to their districts and meet with constituents to listen and to explain what’s going on in Des … Continue reading →

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Media Coverage of Foreign Affairs in Iowa

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“It is not that corporate media outlets intentionally keep us in the dark about things. They have an editorial policy distinct from informing the public…” In Iowa, the foreign affairs stories in which we engage are those related to our … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Health Care Reform Summit Live-Blog

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

President Obama's Health Care Reform Summit Live-Blog President Obama's opening remarks:  Takes no prisoners, reminds us of his mother fighting with insurance companies on her death bed, calls out McCain, Grassley, McConnell, on their past statements of support for health … Continue reading →

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Steve King Challenger Mike Denklau Talks to Blog for Iowa About Gay Marriage, Net Neutrality, and Tax Cuts

Posted on February 25, 2010 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Guy Gerhard]   Guy Gerhard, progressive activist from Council Bluffs, conducted an in-depth interview for Blog for Iowa with Mike Denklau, candidate for U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 5th District.  This is the last of three parts.  Click here to … Continue reading →

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Grassley Challenger Roxanne Conlin Talks to BFIA About Family, Farms, Food and More

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Challenger Roxanne Conlin Talks With BFIA About Family, Farms, Food and More Blog for Iowa spoke with candidate for U.S. Senate Roxanne Conlin on Monday.  In today's BFIA exclusive interview, the candidate shares her values, her life experiences, and … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Is This The Week That Is?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by bfiaguestwriter

      [by Karen Metcalf] When I last posted on health care reform, I likened being a health activist this past January to riding a roller coaster, with lots of ups, downs, bends, and vertigo-inducing twists, all very akin … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Iowa Should Pass Reasonable Reimbursement Legislation

Posted on February 22, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Iowa Should Pass Reasonable Reimbursement Legislation by Tracy Kurowski “Last Wednesday when the Iowa House held a hearing….people spoke in favor of the legislation by a margin of two to one.“ A few years back, I was a … Continue reading →

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