Monthly Archives: March 2013

Senator Wilhelm: Governor Branstad Is Failing Iowans

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Report: ALEC Has Significant Influence Over Iowa Legislators

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Still In Iowa Just Up The Road

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

And Still, in Iowa, just up the Road, and over the Hill, conveniently kept outta our moral sight, sits the Halo at Palo still glowing, still Glowing, still GLOWING… SHUT DOWN the nuclear reactor at Palo! March 11, 2013 John … Continue reading →

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ALEC Exposed In Iowa: Local, National Leaders to Discuss ALEC’s Influence In The Iowa Legislature

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Matt Sinovic, ProgressIowa *UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT RELEASED TODAY Des Moines, Iowa — Local and national leaders will speak out on Tuesday, March 12th about the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, and its influence on Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: A Forgotten Movie About Father And Son Scabs

Posted on March 11, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Mondays’ Movie Review Sometimes a Great Notion – Directed by Paul Newman. Filmed 1970. It was released to widespread dismissal in 1971, stars Paul Newman and Henry Fonda and Lee Remick. In a supremely ironic film, those two great … Continue reading →

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Going For The Republican Trifecta

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Only Need An Anti-Woman Law To Fill The Sheet. Sometimes between sessions, I think about making out bingo cards or race track type cards for the next session just to at least have a couple of laughs while some of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Susan B. Anthony Edition

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

How terribly short sighted of me. Susan B. Anthony would be considered by many to be the original Feminist. Since her birthday is February 15th and the death date is March 13th this seems like a good time to ask … Continue reading →

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Minimum Wage: Off the Pace Again

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

  Once again the policy analysts at the Iowa Policy Project dig way below the surface to give us the facts.  As we all know, it is better to go into a discussion armed with facts and not talking points. … Continue reading →

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We Wish A Speedy Recovery To Senator Courtney

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I recently learned that my state senator, Mr. Tom Courtney is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Besides being one of the most honest and straight forward politicians I have ever met, Senator Courtney is just one heck of a nice … Continue reading →

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Gov. Branstad to Uninsured Iowans: You’re Cut Off

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ProgressIowa.org Contact: Matt Sinovic FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (515) 423-0530 MARCH 4TH, 2013 Iowans deserve apology from Branstad for comparing denying access to health care to closing down a cash bar. DES MOINES — During a press conference this morning where … Continue reading →

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