Monthly Archives: March 2012

Don't put Iowa's Farmers at Risk from Costly Nuclear Power

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Paul Deaton

by Francis Thicke As we approach the first anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear tragedy in Japan, it is a fitting time to remember the human costs after several nuclear reactors melted down in Fukushima. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Righteous Porkchop Hits Eastern Iowa

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

An acclaimed investigation into the conditions and effects of factory farms has been selected as the 2012 title for the community reading program known as Linn Area Reads. Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms by … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Support Progressive Democrats

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

A note from Howard Dean and the DCCC… Have you seen them yet? The biggest corporate special interest group in the country is flooding the airwaves with TV ads attacking President Obama and defending its favorite Republican lackeys in Congress. … Continue reading →

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In Response to the MidAmerican Energy Video

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Paul Deaton

Today, MidAmerican Energy released a new YouTube video making their case for passage of HF 561. While they criticize what they call “special interest groups” in the public discussion of this bill, what they fail to say is that they … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Nuclear Risk One Year After The Fukushima Disaster

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Please contact your state senator today especially if they are on the Commerce Committee.  See list below. Who to call: Senate switchboard: 515-281-3371 Matt McCoy (D, District 31), Chair Tom Rielly (D, District 38), Vice Chair Bill Anderson (R, District … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Power Bill to be Considered by Commerce Committee on March 8

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Paul Deaton

Mike Glover of the Associated Press is retiring in May, and the work must get easier as his last day as a State Capitol reporter approaches. For example, Glover could phone it in and run a story similar to the … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Telephone Town Hall Tonight!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Dear Neighbor, I wanted to remind you that I am holding a telephone town hall tonight, Tuesday, March 6th, at 7:00 PM CST. Listening to your thoughts and concerns is my top priority. Please sign up … Continue reading →

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Limbaugh Polluting The Iowa Airwaves

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We won’t repost Rush’s most recent disgusting comments, but if you’re sick of it, contact your local radio station. In Iowa Limbaugh is on the air on KCPS Burlington, WMT Cedar Rapids, WOC Quad Cities, WHO Des Moines, WDBQ Dubuque, … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Will Ed Broadcast From “The Big House?”

Posted on March 5, 2012 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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The Republican War on Women, Workers, Unions, On and On

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Seems like the airwaves were dominated by the Republican assault on American women’s right to control their own body. The week ended with the spiritual leader and still direction setter for the party declaring that if a woman uses birth … Continue reading →

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