Monthly Archives: April 2011

2010 Iowa Impaired Waters Map

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

2010 Iowa Impaired Waters Map Another Map That Matters – Iowa Water Quality At Risk: Impaired Waters In All 99 Iowa Counties Iowa's Water & Land Legacy will be holding a PRESS CONFERENCE at the State Capitol THURSDAY morning (9:15 … Continue reading →

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Saturday Legislative Forum Fun in Muscatine

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Saturday Legislative Forum Fun in Muscatine by Dave Bradley I spent last Saturday morning at the Muscatine county legislative forum. Since the panel of legislators consists of four Republicans and one lone Democrat, I was about to learn lots of … Continue reading →

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HF589/SF431 – Recordings in Animal Facilities

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Trish Nelson

HF589/SF431 – Recordings in Animal Facilities   by Mary LaHay, Iowa Voters for Companion AnimalsIn 2010, our organization worked with other concerned Iowans to improve oversight of Iowa’s commercial dog-breeding facilities, resulting in the passage of HF2280 (aka the Puppy … Continue reading →

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Health Care Briefs on the New Law: Covering the Uninsured

Posted on April 6, 2011 by altapricehome

HEALTH CARE BRIEFS ON THE NEW LAW:    COVERING THE UNINSURED by Frank SamuelsonCovering the Uninsured. The new Health Care Affordability Act will extend health insurance coverage to 32 million Americans that now have no coverage. These fellow citizens now suffer, … Continue reading →

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Popious

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

Popious by John Shumaker Popiousa questionable overseas corpsewell language has a different slant sometimes  ya have a world gone silent    on so many thingsa soul crying for love    for nurturing      for sustenanceMother Earth  saying      “care”for your loved ones,  for friends,    … Continue reading →

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Is Your Republican State Legislator A Member Of ALEC?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Is there any aspect of governing that multi-national corporations do not own within the Republican Party? When we vote for a local legislator, our expectation is that he or she will be somewhat attuned to local interests. We are under … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on April 4, 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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President Obama 2012 Campaign Launch Video

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

President Obama 2012 Campaign Launch Video “It Begins With Us”Web Sitehttp://www.barackobama.com/Bloghttp://barackobama-2012.blogspot.com/ Launch video:

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Judge Rules Collective Bargaining Rights Protected

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Judge Rules Collective Bargaining Rights Protected “In a ruling that has far-reaching implications for Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Maine, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, a federal judge threw out labor law reforms at Chicago’s McCormick Place that the Illinois state legislature enacted … Continue reading →

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What if Kaddafi Were Governor of Wisconsin?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Obstructed View: What if Kaddafi Were Governor of Wisconsin? The Obstructed View:  Random Thoughts From An Idle Mind by Sam Osborne What say we all about involvement in Libya?Would the American public stand by and have a hands-off position … Continue reading →

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