Monthly Archives: June 2012

Rally With Mitt Romney In Iowa Monday!

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Rally with Mitt in the Quad Cities Monday as he explains how he will solve the nation’s problems. When: Monday, June 18, 2012 – 3:00pm Where:  Davenport, IA Doors Open:   3:00 PM | Event Begins 4:00 PM Or if you … Continue reading →

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Watch President Obama’s Ohio Speech Today

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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Support Public Education — Vote Democratic

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Paul Deaton

It is no surprise that the Republican Party of Iowa supports political indoctrination of school children. What is surprising is how far they go to assert their point of view. They want a free market education where public schools teach … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dave Loebsack Receives Honor For Wind Energy Support

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/viewart/20120613/NEWS09/306130062/Iowa-congressman-honored-wind-energy-support IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack is being honored by a trade association for his support for the wind energy industry. The Iowa Democrat is expected to visit two Iowa wind energy companies on Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Union County Says No To Another Factory Farm

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Radio Iowa The Union County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to recommend that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources deny permits for two proposed 5,000 head hog farms. CCI state policy director, Adam Mason, says the Union County vote … Continue reading →

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Preserve Medicare — Vote Democratic

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Paul Deaton

The Republican plan to eliminate Medicare is known, but Iowans have no idea what’s in store for them. It is a scheme to transfer health care protections for aging Americans to private companies over time. Their plan would end Medicare … Continue reading →

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Broken Ballots: Too Much Technology Applied Too Fast

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

It’s time to read this. It’s time to talk about it.  Our elections are at risk due to the use of unauditable technology. The Koch Brothers and the Republicans would rather have us believe that elections are somehow being compromised … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wisconsin

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I am starting my observations on Tuesday. This may be a stream of consciousness observation week. Right now it is @ 12:30. I have Ed Schultz streaming on the computer. He and John Nichols of the Nation magazine continue to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday New Pet Edition.

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Sunday Funday New Pet Edition. My grandson gets a pet puppy soon. The little pup was just born. He has a name and a loving family all ready for him. We become so familiar with our politicians that we often … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let ALEC Rubber Stamp Iowa: VOLUNTEER !

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This year elections at the local level are nearly as important, maybe in some cases more important, than the national election this year. With ALEC turning state legislatures into a quasi-national forum pushing to pass right wing issues on a … Continue reading →

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