Yearly Archives: 2011

Loebsack at Iowa's Button Factory

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On Tuesday, August 23rd, Iowa’s Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack spoke to constituents at the Button Factory Restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. The Muscatine Journal covered the event, and here is an excerpt from their article titled “Representative Loebsack Sympathizes with … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Promise To Rural America

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dave Murphy is the founder of Food Democracy Now!, a sixth generation Iowan, and an advocate for sustainable agriculture. Founded after the election of President Obama, Food Democracy Now! is a community of more than 250,000 farmers and citizens that … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack on Libya

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On Monday, August 22, 2011, Iowa’s 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack appeared on Iowa Public Radio’s program The Exchange with Ben Kieffer. During the half hour program, Dave reacted to the recent developments in Libya. Following is a delayed live … Continue reading →

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Why We Must Send A Progressive Army To Washington In 2012

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Progressive blog readers:  Staying  home in 2012 is NOT AN OPTION.    If we had shown up in force in 2010 we would not be in the current situation.   It is time to put personal disappointments aside and get to work  … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Who Is The Wackiest Of Them All?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

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 the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Help Congressman Loebsack Fight GOP Attack Ads

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This note from Loebsack for Congress came to our inbox today. It’s beginning. Tomorrow, the National Republican Campaign Committee will begin running negative ads against me across the district.  Over the next two weeks they will attack my record using … Continue reading →

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IDP5 Meets For Last Time, Harkin And Vilsack Team Up

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It’s going to be a busy and exciting week for the 5th-soon-to-be-4th District Democrats as they gear up for the race the nation will be watching. Steak Supper Fundraiser with US Sen. Tom Harkin and future 4th District Congresswoman Christie … Continue reading →

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Odd Observations From Below The Radar

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Terry Branstad announced last week that he will push to make Iowa the healthiest state in the country. What’s the plan? Is it universal health care for Iowans? Is it subsidized annual check-ups? Of course not. Looks like the plan … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: State Fair History And Lore

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Once again the state fair is upon us. Not only in Iowa, but across the country, citizens gather to see who has the best pies, the best homemade jams and who grows the biggest tomato. Can you answer some questions … Continue reading →

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SEC Destroys Evidence, Grassley Cries Foul

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Dave Bradley

In the last couple of days revelations have come to light that the SEC has actually been destroying documents in cases that have come to a stoppage of investigation for various reasons. The story behind the destruction of these documents … Continue reading →

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