Monthly Archives: May 2010

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week on The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week on The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Iowa Workers in Labor Dispute With Alcoa Over Health Care

Posted on May 24, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:  Iowa Workers in Labor Dispute With Alcoa Over Health Care by Tracy Kurowski On May 31, 2010, the current master contract agreement between Alcoa and United Steelworkers expires. The union and company are currently negotiating a new contract … Continue reading →

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4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

4 Questions Iowans Should Answer About Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton “This raises a fundamental question about studies of politically charged topics; how do we obtain peer-reviewed research when the funding support for such research is from biased sources? I’m … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399 “Governor Chet Culver replied to the open letter published in Blog for Iowa on April 2, 2010 regarding HF2399. The letter is published below in its entirety.” May 13, 2010 Dear Paul: Thank you … Continue reading →

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Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill by Paul Deaton “If we knew how to cap Spindletop, it is clear that BP lacks the skills to stop the deep water gusher they created in a timely manner. Unlike the oil … Continue reading →

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New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg from the McClatchey-Tribune News Service It is time for the U.S. Senate to abandon the Cold War and support a nuclear security agenda designed for the 21st century. … Continue reading →

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Iowans View the Theatre of the New START Treaty

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans View the Theatre of the New START Treaty by Paul Deaton“Admiral Mullen’s testimony exemplified this when he said, “this treaty has the full support of your uniformed military. Throughout its negotiation, Secretaries Clinton and Gates ensured that professional military … Continue reading →

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Iowans Applaud “Icky” Award

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Applaud “Icky” Award Alternet.org“But Team Oil did not quit with this bold triple play. Led by Transocean, the culprits have already begun the lobbying and legal ploys to avoid paying for what they did.” by Jim HightowerIt's not nearly … Continue reading →

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Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination Elena Kagan: “Supportive Of the Men And Women Who Are Fighting To Protect Us.” from the White House Blog Asked about unfair attacks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan and her nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio:  Fallon Forum Schedule Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation, and … Continue reading →

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