Monthly Archives: March 2011

Congressman Dave Loebsack Supports Public Broadcasting

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Congressman Dave Loebsack Supports Public Broadcasting Washington, DCMarch 18, 2011 I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to supporting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).  As a long-time listener of the programming offered by Iowa Public Radio … Continue reading →

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Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace and Populism This Weekend

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace And Populism This Weekend robber baron: an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as of natural resources, governmental influence, or low wage scales); a business owner … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Raw Milk Bill – Dead for 2011 Session

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Raw Milk Bill – Dead for 2011 Session by Paul Deaton On Tuesday, Blog for Iowa received word that HF 394, the Raw Milk Bill, was done for the 2011 Session. According to sources at the capitol, the measure … Continue reading →

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Liquidating The American Dream

Posted on March 17, 2011 by bfiasamosborne

Liquidating the American Dream The Obstructed View:  Random Thoughts From An Idle Mind by Sam OsborneRe: Representative Wenthe Statehouse News 3-11-11Dear Rep. Wenthe,I will certainly support you in your effort to maintain what has become rusting and rotting infrastructure; however … Continue reading →

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Daylight Time – When The GOP Turns The Clock Back 120 Years

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Daylight Time – When The GOP Turns The Clock Back 120 Years by Dave Bradley Daylight time has begun. Republicans continue to try to turn their clocks back 120 years.  Democrats continue to turn the clock forward to try to … Continue reading →

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Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate Please thank your Democratic legislators and don't forget to mention this to voters when it's time to GOTV next year. Collective bargaining bill DOA in Iowa Senate – Iowa Independent “The chairman … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 14, 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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Labor Update: IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Calls For Solidarity

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update: IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Calls For Solidarity Monday morning wake-up call!  Listen to Sue Dvorsky's inspirational speech last week at the pro-labor rally at the state capitol. iowademocrats.org – “With her 35 years experience as a teacher and … Continue reading →

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PFLAG Open House in Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

PFLAG Open House in Cedar Rapids

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Iowa City wants Al Jazeera

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa City wants Al Jazeera by Paul Deaton Johnson County, Iowa, where Blog for Iowa's editors live, is admittedly a bubbling pot of liberals in colors every shade of the rainbow. The conversation in some circles, is that our local … Continue reading →

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