Monthly Archives: July 2010

Letter from Congressman Dave Loebsack on the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Letter from Congressman Dave Loebsack on the Gulf Oil Spill July 19, 2010 Dear [Constituent], Thank you for contacting me with your concerns regarding British Petroleum's oil spill and their efforts to stop the oil from spreading throughout the Gulf … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v.World’s Largest Slaughterhouse

Posted on July 22, 2010 by bfiamollyreagan

An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v. World's Largest Slaughterhouse Submitted by Molly Regan I used to think Triumph's proposed slaughterhouse was the worst thing that could happen…this new disaster trumps all. ~ Well from Hell Destined to be … Continue reading →

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Iowa Talk Radio Research Discussed on Fallon Forum

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Talk Radio Research Discussed on Fallon Forum by Dave Bradley Trish nelson and I were guests on the Fallon Forum Thursday evening. While we were returning home, we agreed that we would both put down our impressions of the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Governor’s Race, The Nadas, Immigration

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Governor's Race, The Nadas, Immigration 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 … Continue reading →

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Grassley and GOP Cronies Continue to Block Unemployment Extension

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Grassley, GOP Cronies Continue to Block Unemployment Extension by Tracy Kurowski Senate Republicans Continue to Block Unemployment Extension “…so next time someone waxes on about how Congress can’t get anything done, or how Congress won’t pass unemployment extension, … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement When I returned to Democracy for America last year, I had two priorities: Helping pass meaningful healthcare reform and electing progressives up and down the ballot in all 50 states. Thanks to your hard work, … Continue reading →

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Progressive Talkers Talk about Radio in Iowa

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Progressive Talkers Talk about Radio in Iowa by Paul Deaton“When the market is determined by the ideologues driving Washington politics, the notion that the playing field is level for everyone is a delusion. In radio’s case, when the 'fairness doctrine' … Continue reading →

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Roxanne Conlin Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Roxanne Conlin Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa by Paul Deaton “…there ought to be a rule that you can’t make stuff up.”The story Roxanne Conlin told Wednesday night at Waypoint Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa boils down to this: the senior … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's Take on the Spoilers

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's Take on the Spoilers by John Rachow, MD“Governor Romney comes across as a spoiler, in the old sense, jumping the claim of an honest prospector who worked hard and successfully to uncover the vein of gold that could … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Care about US-Russia Relations

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Should Care about US-Russia Relations by Paul Deaton“As former General Colin Powell said in the film, 'The Nuclear Tipping Point,' nuclear weapons are no longer needed to maintain national defense. They are not relevant.”Should Iowans care about United States … Continue reading →