Monthly Archives: March 2011

Health Care Briefs on the New Law: Insurance Protections

Posted on March 9, 2011 by altapricehome

HEALTH CARE BRIEFS ON THE NEW LAW:   INSURANCE PROTECTIONS WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? AND FOR OTHERS? by Frank Samuelson These brief summaries of benefits in the new health care law were prepared by Progressive Action for the Common Good … Continue reading →

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Iowa Joins Wisconsin In Protest of Union Busting Bill

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Joins Wisconsin In Protest Of Union-Busting Bill by Trish Nelson Citizens Put Iowa GOP and Governor Branstad on Notice “We are not going to let House Republicans take away what our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers fought for.”  – Senate … Continue reading →

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Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in IowaReport: Solar Investment Would Yield Jobs, More for Iowa EconomyMarch 8, 2011DES MOINES, Iowa — A new report shows Iowa could create thousands of new jobs and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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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My Dad Was No Scott Walker

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dave Bradley

My Dad Was No Scott Walker by Dave Bradley  “Out of nowhere and speaking to no one in particular while he sat at the dining room table he said “you know these people (the union) deserve to make enough money … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing Today on Bill to End Collective Bargaining

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Public Hearing Today On Bill To End Collective Bargaining Now is our moment.  Iowa must join hands with Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and people everywhere who work for a living.   Come to the rally at the state capitol today … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Stand with Wisconsin

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa Should Take A Lesson From Wisconsin

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Should Take A  Lesson From Wisconsin by Dave Bradley   [Editor's Note: Don't forget:  Public Hearing on Bill to End Collective Bargaining  iowahouse.org/  A public hearing has been scheduled for HSB 117 that will end collective bargaining and take away … Continue reading →

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Local Iowans Endorse Beginning Iraq Withdrawal Now

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Local Iowans Endorse Beginning Iraq Withdrawal Now by Ed Flaherty Resolution on the Afghanistan and Iraq WarsMarch 3, 2011 Last weekend, members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership, Vice Chairs Donna Brazile and Rep. Mike Honda (CA) and DNC … Continue reading →

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Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: A lot of requests cross the editor's desk at Blog for Iowa, and in this case, the issue presented has not been aired at all in Iowa as far … Continue reading →

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