Monthly Archives: December 2012

Now Is The Time To Protect Children Not Guns

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America Words cannot express our heartbreak as we grieve for the children and educators killed in Newtown on Friday. As a father, I cannot even begin to imagine what the victims’ families are going through. Connecticut is my … Continue reading →

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Five Things You Can Do About Gun Violence

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Dianne Feinstein will introduce an assault weapon ban on the first day of congress.  Watch: http://embed.crooksandliars.com/v/MjYyODYtNjQ0NDU Ways you can help: Click on these links to join or make a donation: Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Million Mom March Mayors … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks To Newtown And The Nation

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

 

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An Even More Insane Bill In Michigan

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I thought that the whole about face to kill unions in Michigan was an example of a legislature on the border of mass insanity. But now Michigan has come up with an even crazier idea – the state senate there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Top Ten Evil Toys Edition

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The other day I received an email listing the 10 most dangerous toys that American industry has ever foisted on American children. And those manufacturers wonder why we need consumer protection bureaus. So I will try to write a brief description … Continue reading →

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Five Things We Learned At The Capitol

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

from David Goodner, Iowa CCI Yesterday, more than 30 CCI watchdogs, like you, from across the state testified at public hearings on economic development, budget and tax policy, and we made a big impact. Here’s the full press roundup that gives … Continue reading →

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ALEC, Michigan And Iowa

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Anyone happen to think that “Gee, when the legislature decided to kill the unions in Michigan, they were sure lucky someone had a bill written up and ready to go!” Well it sure was a coincidence for some lucky legislature and … Continue reading →

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Sorrow

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Dave Bradley

One of the worst tragedies that can befall anyone is the loss of a child. Blogforiowa wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the senseless shootings in Connecticut yesterday. We hope that some good will … Continue reading →

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What Should Be Government’s Role In A Complex World?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by bfialauratwing

Limited Government , Under God, Vote Republican On my way to Iowa City, I drive past an election sign still standing proudly in someone’s yard.  Some days, I smile to myself, amazed that anyone could think our country would be … Continue reading →

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Responding to Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Paul Deaton

I continue to encourage readers to make formal comments on Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy before Jan. 4. The impact of Gulf of Mexico hypoxia zones that are created from agricultural runoff has been grievous enough to activate the U.S. Environmental … Continue reading →

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