Monthly Archives: May 2012

Judging the Affordable Care Act

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Paul Deaton

by Ralph Scharnau The Supreme Court has agreed to rule on the constitutionality of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA). This act is the most sweeping piece of domestic legislation since the passage of Medicare in 1965. ACA requires everyone, … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney And The Koch Brothers

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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IDP: Pages Needed For National Convention

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dave Bradley

(Message from IDP we felt important to pass along) Friends, In just a few months, the Iowa Democratic Party will join delegates from across the country to share in the excitement of re-nominating Barack Obama for President! And once again, … Continue reading →

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Steve King: Not Working For Iowans

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

notworkingforiowa.com/steve-kings-decade-of-inexcusable-votes-and-blatant-hypocrisy/ Congressman Steve King has a long and consistent record of voting for issues that are not in the best interests of Iowans. During his 10 years in Congress, he has repeatedly voted against legislation that would promote job growth … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Developing Koch Addiction

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE, Iowa– Yesterday, Blog for Iowa reported that there would be a counter protest to the Americans for Prosperity (AFP) event at the Coralville Holiday Inn. Since our party chair wanted to talk to me on another matter, and he … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Support Your Local Progressive Radio

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio. Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday. Dear Friends, The Fallon Forum airs live at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.) Dear Friends, … Continue reading →

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Iowans Receive “Profile In Courage” Award

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today at 10AM central time three Iowans receive a “Profile in Courage” award from Caroline Kennedy at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston, Mass. The three recipients were simply doing their job as they saw fit. As judges, they … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Cronies To Spit On Eastern Iowa Corridor Monday – Join The Protest

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

What: Counter-Protest against Joe the Plumber When: Monday, May 7, 8 am Where: Coralville Holiday Inn 1220 1st Ave., Coralville (near Fireman’s Memorial) Governor Chet Culver to Hold Media Conference Call Monday in Response to the Americans for Prosperity Super … Continue reading →

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Observations – Branstad Loves Education?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Pardon me if I am skeptical, quite skeptical, about Terry Branstad being a wild eyed reformer in favor of education. This is not the old Terry Branstad who was bad enough. No, this is the new, much more ALECy Branstad. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Bin Laden’s Dead And GM’s Alive Edition

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Shoot. May 1st went by and you could hear the crying of Republicans all over the land. Bin Laden was still dead! They could no longer pull him out at elections to scare people into voting for republicans. But as … Continue reading →

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