Monthly Archives: February 2011

The “Cheddar Revolution” Will Not Be Televised

The “Cheddar Revolution” Will Not Be Televised Saturday, 500-700 people rallied at the Iowa Statehouse in support of Wisconsin Democrat State Senators and public employees fighting their newly-elected GOP governor who is trying to eliminate collective bargaining.  And it just … Continue reading

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The Pentagon Labyrinth Released

The Pentagon Labyrinth Released From the Center for Defense InformationFebruary 9, 2011 [Editor's Note: Many Blog for Iowa Readers are working on peace and justice issues related to the United States military budget and militarism more generally. The Center for … Continue reading

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Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: What is That?

Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: What is That? by Paul Deaton If one suspected that MidAmerican Energy would be in a position to produce its mandated two year study on nuclear power in Iowa early, what was not expected was that … Continue reading

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HSB 75 Could Shut Down Iowa's Air Quality Program

HSB 75 Could Shut Down Iowa's Air Quality Program from the Iowa Environmental CouncilFebruary 23, 2011 To cover budget shortfalls and keep a federally mandated state air quality program operating, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has recommended increasing emissions … Continue reading

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton[Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the seventh week of … Continue reading

Posted in Big Government, Budget, Civil Liberties, civil rights, Education, GLBT, GOP, Immigration, Iowa Legislature, Jobs, Labor, Local Events, Main Page | 1 Comment

Your Iowa Legislative Forums

Your Iowa Legislative Forums by Dave Bradley This is one fight where we need every one. When the legislature is in session most legislators take part in what are known as legislative forums. This gives the legislators a chance to … Continue reading

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Iowa Rally To Save The American Dream In Des Moines

Iowa Rally To Save The American Dream In Des Moines Saturday Saturday, 26 Feb 2011, 12:00     Iowa State Capitol – West Steps You can register here “Even in its terribly weakened condition, the labor movement remains a bulwark against … Continue reading

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Iowa Legislators are Enthusiastic about Nuclear Power

Iowa Legislators are Enthusiastic about Nuclear Power by Paul DeatonLate Wednesday night, word came from a friend in Des Moines that MidAmerican Energy has the votes to get the legislature to enthusiastically declare that Iowa is open for business on … Continue reading

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Following the Money in Iowa Senate District 18

Following the Money in Iowa Senate District 18 by Paul Deaton It appears that Senator Swati Dandekar (D-18) will be a targeted swing voter for Iowa Senate conservatives. Why would a Democrat split with the thin Democratic Senate majority? Follow … Continue reading

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A Tribute To Ronald Reagan

A Tribute To Ronald Reagan Reprinted with permission from The Prairie Progressive From the Spring 2011 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa's oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244.  Co-editors … Continue reading

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