Monthly Archives: May 2011

Groups Who Should Not Vote For Republicans

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Groups Who Should Not Vote For Republicans by Dave Bradley Republicans are in control in state houses around the country. Through legislation and cuts in the budget for certain segments of society and public pronouncements, voters get a clear picture … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Memorial Day 2011 From Iowa Senator Bob Dvorsky Iowa is currently experiencing its largest deployment since World War II, with about 2,800 Iowa soldiers in Afghanistan alone. It’s a powerful reminder this Memorial Day that freedom comes at a cost. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day in Iowa

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

“A soldier feels a sense of connection to his country that is like few other things. That connection is to current events, but to the lives of past soldiers as well. Being a soldier can be a form of living … Continue reading →

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Iowa Get Ready for Fewer Restaurant Inspections

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Get Ready for Fewer Restaurant Inspections by Paul DeatonFour months into the Branstad administration, the character of our government is beginning to reveal itself. Blog for Iowa covered Iowa Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mariannette Miller Meeks previously … Continue reading →

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Muscatine Iowa and a Triple Bottom Line

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Muscatine Iowa and a Triple Bottom Line by Paul Deaton Grain Processing Corporation may have already received return on its proposed $75 million investment in a new grain dryer in Muscatine when Mayor Richard O'Brien said the company's plans should … Continue reading →

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GOP: How Low Can They Go?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Dave Bradley

GOP: How Low Can They Go? by Dave Bradley I can’t think of a more odious statement in political life than that uttered by Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Monday that if Congress passes … Continue reading →

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BFIA Attends Local Budget Meetings

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

BFIA Attends Local Budget Meetings by Trish Nelson BFIA editors went to our respective budget meetings last night hosted by our state representatives and senators. I went home afterwards even more depressed and had a couple of, not exactly nightmares … Continue reading →

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Branstad And Iowa GOP Want To Deny Iowa Passenger Rail Funds

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Branstad And Iowa GOP Want To Deny Iowa Passenger Rail Funds Branstad should lead on passenger rail by Senator Matt McCoy of Des MoinesGovernor Branstad, it is time to tell us where you stand on passenger rail and Iowa’s transportation … Continue reading →

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Rally In Des Moines Wednesday: NO FREE LUNCH For Fat Cats

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Rally In Des Moines Wednesday:  NO FREE LUNCH For Fat Cats! WILPF.org  Corporations vs. Democracy CampaignMoveToAmend.org  On Wednesday, May 25th Governor Terry Branstad is inviting a few of his closet friends (and largest contributors) to lunch to discuss Iowa's Energy … Continue reading →

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Debt Run Up By Rich Will Be Paid By Poor

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Debt Run Up By Rich Will Be Paid By Poor by Dave Bradley Republicans throughout the country have been catching hell for voting in favor of the Paul Ryan budget which among other things contains a death blow for Medicare … Continue reading →

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