Monthly Archives: July 2012

Desperate GOP Trying Anything To Win Except Sensible Policy Ideas

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Tell Tom Vilsack: Farmers Deserve The Facts About Climate Change And Drought

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Forecast the Facts petition:  Tell Secretary Vilsack: Farmers Deserve the Facts about Climate Change and Drought “The US is facing one of the worst droughts in our history, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he doesn’t want to ‘opine’ as … Continue reading →

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Have I Gone To Hell?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I am writing this on Monday as it crosses my heat weary mind. Over the years, many folks have invited me to take a trip south, to a place called Hell. I have graciously declined knowing that our travel budget is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Heat Hodgepodge.

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

It is a bit cooler today. Feels like we’ve climbed up one rung of hell in our rehabilitation. Who wants to rack their brain in this heat. So this will be a hodgepodge, mostly you answer, few multiple choice. Thinkng may … Continue reading →

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Everyday I Think Of This

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Hug your kids. Every day, hug your kids. Be sure to let them know that you love them. Let them know that you are trying to do your best for them. Sometimes you make mistakes, but you are trying. And when … Continue reading →

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BFIA takes a RAGBRAI Day

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CLUTIER, Iowa— Trish Nelson, editor of Blog for Iowa, took today to be dropped off in a small Tama County town to bicycle 52.2 miles to Cedar Rapids as part of RAGBRAI. From the web site: “RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual … Continue reading →

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Rep. Latham Should Repay Bailout Funds

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

A note from Progress Iowa: It’s time for Tom Latham to pay us back. For weeks, Congressman Latham has been ducking questions about involvement in his family bank’s decision to accept a $2.4 million loan, part of the financial bailout … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Will Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Loebsack Hosts Telephone Town Hall Tuesday, July 24th 7pm CDT Congressman Dave Loebsack will host a Telephone Town Hall TODAY, Tuesday, July 24th at 7pm CDT.  Loebsack will take questions and talk with Iowans about the issues that matter … Continue reading →

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Take Down Steve King Campaign Events This Week

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Trish Nelson

From the Take Down King website: Thousands of calls, hundreds of flyers, dozens of sign-ups, and multiple cities organized in just a few weeks? That’s the power of everyday people like you getting together and fighting back with Women Against … Continue reading →

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Why Mike Gronstal Is The Latest Target of GOP Freakout

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Why has Senator Mike Gronstal become the latest target of Republican Freakout?  It’s like this.  Gronstal stands for the views of the majority and Republicans know that the Iowa Senate is 2 Democratic votes away from Iowa becoming Scott Walker’s … Continue reading →

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