Monthly Archives: April 2010

Health Care Reform Update: Online Resources on the Health Care Reform Law

Posted on April 13, 2010 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Online Resources on the Health Care Reform Law by Alta Price, M.D. Although we know the general components of the new legislation, it will take some time to become familiar with the details. Fortunately, there are … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Dear Friends, Monday on The Fallon Forum we talk about the environment, climate change and what the death of the world’s coral reefs has to do with Iowa. Tuesday , we … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Massey Mine, Methane, and Maximizing Profits

Posted on April 12, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Massey Mine, Methane, and Maximizing Profits by Tracy Kurowski No one questions whether mining is a dirty and dangerous business. The history of coal mining is filled with stories of deadly explosions, poison gases, and black lung disease … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Networking More than Ever

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Bob Krause is Making Contact in Iowa

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Bob Krause is Making Contact in Iowa by Paul Deaton “Bob Krause’s strength is the constant stream of policy statements coming from his campaign on topics that range from veterans’ issues, to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to releasing … Continue reading →

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A Democratic Primary in Iowa's 5th District

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Democratic Primary in Iowa's 5th District by Paul Deaton “In 2008, Steve King beat Democrat Rob Hubler 159,430 (60%) to 99,601 (37%). Considering this, one has to admire the courage of the two 2010 challengers, just based on what … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament by Paul Deaton “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's Reaction to the START Signing Ceremony

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Cedar Valley Voices: An Iowan Hopes for A Chance for Peace

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Cedar Valley Voices:   An Iowan Hopes for A Chance for Peace by Dave Bradley The Cedar Valley Voices project is a citizen response to state Representative Jeff Kaufmann’s column in the West Branch Times during the Iowa legislative session.This will … Continue reading →

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Grassley Goes After Constituent on Cedar Rapids Gazette Opinion Page

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Goes After Constituent on Opinion Page of Cedar Rapids Gazette Senator Grassley is trying to spin deserved criticism in the papers lately about how he behaved during the health care reform fight.  He has personally responded to a Des … Continue reading →

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