Daily Archives: April 9, 2013

Iowa: Field Of Drones?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

The AP article in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Saturday, March 30th, “Drones Fall in Cross Hairs Amid Privacy Concerns,” addresses the issues surrounding domestic use of drones. It contrasts domestic drones with “the killing machines whose missiles incinerate terrorists … Continue reading →

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Tell GOP It’s Time For Equal Pay

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Today is Equal Pay Day but I’m not celebrating. Still today, even 50 years after the Equal Pay Act was passed, women are making just 77 cents for every dollar a man makes. There is something we can do to … Continue reading →

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Who Will Be President Obama’s Next FCC Chairperson?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Julius Genachowski is resigning as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.  He probably did the best he could during his tenure, considering the shark  environment in Washington, but he just wasn’t up to resisting corporate pressure as much as media … Continue reading →

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