Daily Archives: November 16, 2011

Survivors of Arizona Shooting Call Grassley Callous, Cold, Calculating

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/ Eleven survivors and family members of victims of the January 2011 shooting in Arizona that nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) are criticizing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for what they say was a “dismissive and political response” to Tucson … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Promotes Citizens Super Committee On Telephone Town Hall

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

muscatinejournal.com U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, won’t predict which programs will be affected when the 12-member congressional super committee recommends lopping up to $1.5 trillion off the federal budget by its Nov. 23 deadline. But the Iowa City Democrat, during … Continue reading →

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Iowa Scientists Want Politicians To Get Real About Climate Change

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

SCIENTISTS ACROSS IOWA SAY THAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS AFFECTING IOWA, URGE CANDIDATES TO ACKNOWLEDGE CLIMATE SCIENCE DES MOINES – Scientists from across Iowa issued a statement today re-affirming that climate change is real and urging candidates to acknowledge the science … Continue reading →

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