Monthly Archives: March 2011

Iowa GOP Rams Through Unpopular Dove-Killing Bill

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa GOP Rams Through Unpopular Dove-Killing Bill Governor Branstad remembers having a good laugh at his constituents who contacted him opposing the dove-hunting bill the last time he supported it as a representative in 1973. Today he is celebrating his … Continue reading →

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The Halo At Palo

Posted on March 24, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

The Halo At Palo by John Shumaker Ah yes, the Halo at Palo Ah yes, the Sarcophagus on the Cedar Ah yes the secret hidden in the cornfields Ah yes the hidden nuke force of O Bomb a planetAh yes … Continue reading →

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Health Care Briefs on the New Law: Young Adult Coverage

Posted on March 23, 2011 by altapricehome

HEALTH CARE BRIEFS ON THE NEW LAW: YOUNG ADULT COVERAGE by Frank Samuelson Young Adult Coverage. The new Health Care Affordability Act allows children to remain on their parent’s family health care insurance until the age of 26. This is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Open for Wealth Transfer to Warren Buffet

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Open for Wealth Transfer to Warren Buffet by Paul Deaton The nuclear power bills in the Iowa legislature, HF 561 and SF 390 are not as much about electricity as they are about serving a corporate agenda of transferring … Continue reading →

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If Republicans Campaigned On What They Were Going To Do

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Dave Bradley

If Republicans Campaigned On What They Were Going To Do by Dave BradleyThere is a story about Dick Cheney reacting to a question about how a new policy was going to go against the campaign rhetoric that he and Bush … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 21, 2011 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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Iowans Fight Back Against GOP Assault On Labor

Posted on March 21, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Iowans Fight Back Against GOP Assault On Labor by Tracy Kurowski photos by Dick Fallow Davenport, Iowa On Saturday, March 19, 2011, over 400 people attended a labor rally in Davenport, Iowa, to stand up for working people in Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Iowa Statewide Peace Rally

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Statewide Peace Rally by Paul DeatonAbout 100 people rallied at Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines on Saturday to demonstrate support for an end to U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Speakers included Ed Flaherty – President, Iowa Veterans … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is first in a series of posts on the financial impacts to rate payers of MidAmerican Energy's proposal for nuclear power in Iowa.] Senate File 390 and House … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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 tenth week … Continue reading →

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