Monthly Archives: February 2013

Attend Environmental Lobby Day 2013 At The Iowa Statehouse

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

iaenvironment.org/ The Iowa Environmental Council cordially invites members and supporters to our 2013 Environmental Lobby Day at the statehouse. This year’s event will be especially memorable because members of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Alliance and the Iowa’s Water … Continue reading →

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Harkin Harvest Fails In Granite State

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This article originally appeared in the Spring 1992 issue of the Prairie Progressive. MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE—The 727 landed in a dense fog. One year ago today, the ground war had begun. One year ago, perhaps, yellow ribbons festooned the trees … Continue reading →

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The “Connecticut Effect”

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This is a term that was uttered by an NRA lobbyist the other day. He stated that the NRA would have to wait until the “Connecticut effect” had passed. Then we would be back to business as usual. What an arrogant … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – President’s Day Edition

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of my favorite trivia subjects are the Presidents. As a group we know a lot about them and their little quirks. And often the larger  than life people that have become president have some larger than life foibles and facts … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

EXPANDING IOWA’S MIDDLE CLASS WITH A “MAIN STREET TAX CUT” The best way to grow Iowa’s middle class is to help Main Street businesses and other employers grow. I’m working on a commercial property tax cut aimed at doing just that. … Continue reading →

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Ways To Control Guns

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In a recent incident, a 3 year old boy Timorej Smith in Greenville, S.C. shot himself with a pink hand gun that he thought was a toy We seem to be so hung up on a phrase in the second … Continue reading →

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Weekend Progressive Events: #noKXL Rally In Ames

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Sunday, February 17 1:00pm until 2:00pm Brookside Park, Ames Iowa On Sunday, February 17, thousands of Americans are heading to Washington, D.C. to join the action urging President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. If you can’t make it … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Invest In Railroad Infrastructure This Legislative Session

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Better passenger rail opportunities  is obviously an exciting prospect.  But there’s also freight and farm to market improvements involved.  Watch this video of Sen. Matt McCoy and others explain why Iowa should modernize our railroad system.  For more information, contact … Continue reading →

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Talk To Your Congressman: Dave Loebsack Will Hold Tele-Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

I want to hear from you.  As your representative, my first priority is to make sure that the voices of the Second District are heard.   My office has received thousands of emails, letters and phone calls about school safety, the … Continue reading →

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GOP Gerrymandering Iowa Style

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

If You Can’t Win, Change The Rules: Local Version Follow John Deeth at jdeeth.blogspot.com. The recent Republican effort in swing states to game the electoral college by changing to a district system died a quick death, in large part out … Continue reading →

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