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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Sunday Funday – February Edition.
Well, we are all experiencing February together. There are lots of words that describe February, many of them not fit public consumption. Cold, miserable, snow covering a brown dead landscape. Yep, February is pretty much the depths of civilization. Except … Continue reading
The Courtney Report
Iowans deserve a state budget that helps create new jobs This year, the state budget must help Iowa workers and businesses recovering from the national recession. That means doing all we can to encourage new jobs. The plan we’re working … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Education, Iowa Legislature
Tagged iowa universities, rail service
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The Republican War On Women
I hate it when Republican insane talking points become all a person hears about on radio and TV. But like many who will read this, I have several relationships with women – my wife, my daughters, many friends and relatives … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign, Charles Grassley, womens rights
Tagged birth control, catholic church
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Why Is Steve King Campaigning For Christie Vilsack?
What exactly are Stasi troops, you may ask. Yesterday, Iowa Rep. Steve King compared the janitors who are switching out energy wasting lightbulbs with energy efficient lightbulbs at the Capitol, to East German communist secret police. Apparently, King believes … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Steve King
Tagged Christie Vilsack, energy conservation, Iowa District 4, lightbulbs, Steve King
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How To End A War Before It Starts
War With Iran is Senseless There has been no “winner” in our war in Iraq. There would be no winners in any war with Iran. If there were ever a time for diplomacy, it is now. If there were ever … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Peace
Tagged Iran, israel, war
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Go Vote Now For Christie Vilsack In DFA’s Grassroots All-Stars Contest
From the Vilsack campaign today: Our campaign has the great opportunity to win $20,000 and the endorsement of Democracy for America (DFA). All you have to do to help us win is cast your vote for Christie in DFA’s Grassroots … Continue reading
Posted in Christie Vilsack, Democracy for America
Tagged Christie Vilsack, democracy for america
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Tell Iowa Legislators: Just Say No To Lead
[Note from BFIA: This came in our inbox yesterday from the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club. Please contact your legislator(s) and ask them to vote no on Resolution 2001. It’s bad enough that they now get to kill the … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged environment, mourning doves
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Why America Needs A National Clean Energy Policy
“America needs a national energy policy to transition us from polluting fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy. ” by Ralph Scharnau In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama offered a vision of both clean energy from wind … Continue reading
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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 the conversation. If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading
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Come To The Table: Local Food Summit
The second annual Come to the Table: Local Food Summit of Producers & Purchasers will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Johnson County Extension office, 3109 Old Highway 218 S. in Iowa City. The … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, food, Local Events
Tagged Come to the table, food summit, Local food
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