Monthly Archives: May 2010

The Great Surprise – The Telecommunications Act of 1996

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Dave Bradley

The Great Surprise – The Telecommunications Act of 1996 by Dave Bradley From the beginning of the Reagan presidency, media policy policing took a hands off approach and slowly media consolidated, mostly in the newspaper sector. The complaint was that … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History by Tracy KurowskiOf the four legislative priority issues for labor in Iowa, guess how many, in Iowa’s Democratically-controlled legislature and executive branch, passed this year? If you said none, you win. If you … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World Week of action May 17-24: The Sisters of Saint Francis of Clinton, Iowa are calling for a new START to a safer world. “A call for non-governmental organizations and concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton1. Are there enough uranium reserves to make nuclear power a long term solution? One estimate put world uranium reserves at 3.5 million tons. Without adding any new nuclear … Continue reading →

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke by Paul Deaton An Interview with Francis Thicke, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. The parking lot was jammed, the foot traffic relatively light when I met Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill by Paul Deaton “While there is an urgent need for immigration reform in the United States, Arizona’s new law is regressive.”Blog for Iowa recently posted about the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070. A reader responded … Continue reading →

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Iowans Kick Off the Campaign Season

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Kick Off the Campaign Season by Paul Deaton “The flurry of post cards, media coverage and phone calls surrounding the tour will all be good for the Governor’s party. With each passing day, 2010 seems more like it will … Continue reading →

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Thicke to Tour Iowa Farmers' Markets

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Thicke to Tour Iowa Farmers' Markets Francis Thicke to attend Farmers Markets in Iowa City and Davenport FAIRFIELD – Francis Thicke, candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will campaign at two Farmers Markets in eastern Iowa on Saturday before attending the … Continue reading →

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Will Iowa Forget about Haiti? Not Likely

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Will Iowa Forget about Haiti? Not Likely by Paul Deaton The eyes of the world turned to Port-au-Prince, Haiti after the earthquake on January 12. The island’s poverty and its corrupt and dysfunctional government are well known and were on … Continue reading →

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FCC Commissioner Clyburn Calls for Public Hearings on Comcast-NBC Merger Outside The Beltway

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Trish Nelson

FCC Commissioner Clyburn Calls for Public Hearings Outside the Beltway In remarks at the Free Press policy summit on Tuesday, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn called for public hearings on the proposed Comcast-NBC merger. “It is crucial that we hear from … Continue reading →

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