Monthly Archives: October 2011

You Have Been Robbed Big Time

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Dave Bradley

If you needed something else to keep you awake over the Halloween season, this one should be good for months of sleeplessness. Over the night between Monday and Tuesday, the Federal Reserve  and Bank of America agreed to move their … Continue reading →

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Loebsack, Democrats Walk In University of Iowa Homecoming Parade

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Dave Loebsack joined Johnson County Democrats and University of Iowa Democrats for the annual UI Homecoming parade through downtown Iowa City Friday.  The weather was perfect,  crisp and cool.

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Cheerleading for Obama

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It’s homecoming weekend at the University of Iowa, so let’s talk football! Some on the left say those who support President Obama  are  “cheerleading.”  Not that there’s anything wrong with that!   There is a vague sense I get that … Continue reading →

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2012 Iowa Democratic Caucuses Will Be Held January 3rd

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

State Central Committee Sets Democratic Caucus Date, Issues Official Caucus and Convention Call The Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee voted unanimously Thursday night to hold the 2012 Iowa Democratic Caucuses on January 3rd, 2012, beginning at 6:30 PM and … Continue reading →

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The Corporate Bill Mill: Which Iowa Legislators Have ALEC Ties?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

“Through the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council, global corporations and state politicians vote behind closed doors to try to rewrite state laws that govern your rights. These so-called “model bills” reach into almost every area of American life and often … Continue reading →

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Admiral Dennis McGinn to Speak in Des Moines

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES – A Public Forum on National Security and America’s Energy Future featuring Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN – ret) 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Bulldog Auditorium, Olmsted Center, Drake University Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN – ret) … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs an Energy Policy

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

House File 561, an act relating to the permitting, licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear power generation facilities in Iowa, remains on the unfinished business calendar of the 2011 legislative session. Whether it will be debated during the 2012 session … Continue reading →

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From 37 To 4: The Consolidation Of Banks

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Hypervocal.com In 1990 there were 37 major banks in America. By 1999 there were 21. Just 14 in 2003. Now, present day, there are just four. Four major banks for consumers to choose from — Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells … Continue reading →

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Braley’s Post Office Bill Amendment Passed With Bipartisan Support

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement as the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform considers the Postal Reform Act, a bill that, in part, allows the Postal Service to move forward with plans to close … Continue reading →

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Are Democrats And Progressives Co-Opting The OWS Movement?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I’ve always found the word co-opt confusing.  And it turns out there’s a reason for that. Co-opt 1 a : to choose or elect as a member b : to appoint as a colleague or assistant 2 a : to … Continue reading →

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