Monthly Archives: February 2013

FCC Proposes Free Public Wi-Fi Throughout U.S.

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ACTION ALERT:  PLEASE DO THIS. THE MEDIA REFORM YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR Email the FCC Commissioners to Express Support for this Proposal: Chairman Julius Genachowski: Julius.Genachowski@fcc.gov Commissioner Robert McDowell: Robert.McDowell@fcc.gov Commissioner Mignon Clyburn: Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel: Jessica.Rosenworcel@fcc.gov Commissioner Ajit … Continue reading →

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Will The Free And Open Internet Soon Be Cable-ized?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Michael Copps is a former FCC Commissioner who has been a champion of media policy in the public interest.  Some have called him the  Howard Beal of the FCC – mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.  He … Continue reading →

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Matt Schultz – Out Of Step?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Like many I was somewhat shocked when the Republican Party did a 180 degree turn on immigration last week. Suddenly, groups of people they had denigrated for decades, especially Latinos, were their best friends. “We want to be your friend” they … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Madam Secretary

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Tomorrow morning Hillary Clinton gets to sleep in. For the first time in who knows when, she is not in some office or running for some office. So now she gets to wander around the house in curlers and a … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Please Retire!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

After hearing the totally unexpected retirement of Sen. Tom Harkin following the end of his term, my first thought was that I hope our senior (quite senior) senator would take a hint and announce his retirement also. While Tom Harkin … Continue reading →

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Find Your Weekend Legislative Forum

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Iowa has a unique tradition of legislators meeting with the public during the weekends. This is a great opportunity for people to question the people who are making the laws. We encourage you to go because it is also a … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: We Need To Move Our Economy Forward

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Federation of Labor just launched a new blog:  http://iowalabornews.com/ It contains articles and links to pieces on organized labor both nationally and specifically in the state of Iowa.  Here’s a sample: By Ken Sagar, President IFL The U.S. … Continue reading →

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