Monthly Archives: July 2012

Watch Obama’s Speech In Cedar Rapids Today

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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President Obama Will Speak At Kirkwood Community College Today

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Free tickets to the event went quickly but you can usually livestream campaign events at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live. “The president will outline his plan to build an economy that is grown from the middle out, not from the top down, where everyone … Continue reading →

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How Many Rush Limbaugh Stations Does One State Need?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Can anything be done about the problem of the right wing noise machine in Iowa? We don’t know but here are some things that you can try: Organize locally.  Put a group together and start a conversation with your local … Continue reading →

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Branstad Says No To Medicaid Money For Iowans, Helps GOP With #1 Priority

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This article was in Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald online edition: We’ve excerpted the portions about Branstad that pertain to Iowa.  BFIA has deciphered some of the Branstad-speak for your convenience and added some comments. They are in brackets. Terry Branstad of … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Good news for Burlington! The transit system in Burlington has been honored as the “Most Improved Urban Transit System of the Year” by the Iowa Department of Transportation. During 2011, ridership on Burlington Urban System—BUS—increased 18.15 percent. At the same … Continue reading →

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Is Branstad For Real?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Governor for Life Terry Branstad called the ACA “disastrous” and in the same breath said Iowans should strive to be the healthiest state in America. I am guessing he would also like the fastest car, without having to use any fuel. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – WalMart is 50!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Say what you want about Walmart, I doubt if any of your or my naysaying will have much effect on them. We really haven’t slowed them down much, nor have they changed even one policy. I have a continuing nightmare that … Continue reading →

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Buy American, Support iowa

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The following message was sent out by Congressman Loebsack for the Independence Day holiday. This is a message that is relevant every day of the year Every year for the Fourth of July Iowans join family, friends, and neighbors to … Continue reading →

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Romney Types ARE The Problem

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

July 4th always used to be a day when I felt proud of our country. It used to be the day when I thought of the America where a young person of quite humble background could grow up to be a … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall Meeting

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friend, As your representative, hearing from constituents like you is critical to my job. This is why I come home nearly every weekend to meet with constituents in order to best understand the needs and concerns of the citizens … Continue reading →

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