Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Courtney Report

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Did you thank a teacher this week? Since 1984, the first full week in May is a special time to honor our teachers and celebrate their outstanding contributions. Teachers play a key role in student success, and sometimes a simple … Continue reading →

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Does Branstad Want To Kill Medicaid?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Over the weekend I was giving some thought to how the Republicans have once more maneuvered Democrats into a situation where all but one option are pretty bad – should Democrats compromise to any meaningful degree on the Medicaid bill … Continue reading →

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Postville Immigration Raid 5 Years Later

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

     

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Latham Joins King In Voting To Take Overtime Pay From Workers

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Found in  BFIA’s  inbox today.  Gabriel De La Cerda has declared his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Congressman Latham Votes Against the Working Class of Iowa Des Moines, IA – May 9th, 2013 – … Continue reading →

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Rot in the Nuclear Weapons Force

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Paul Deaton

After the U.S. Air Force removed 17 nuclear weapons launch officers from duty this week for marginal job performance skills, it should be a wake-up call. Lt. Col. Jay Folds, deputy commander of the 91st Operations Group, which is responsible … Continue reading →

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When Immigrant-Bashing Became A Political Liability

Posted on May 9, 2013 by bfiaralphscharnau

The Bipartisan Immigration Overhaul Bill The 2012 elections saw Latinos, the nation’s fastest growing electoral group, overwhelmingly vote for Obama.  This result caused a Republican awakening as the party’s immigrant-bashing became a political liability.  It now appears that a compromise … Continue reading →

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Contact The Conference Committee Members On Medicaid Expansion Today

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

     

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Mignon Clyburn And Tom Wheeler, FCC Dream Team?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Trish Nelson

broadbandandsocialjustice.org/ Washington, D.C. :   The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) proudly commends President Barack Obama for selecting senior FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and telecom visionary Tom Wheeler to be Interim Chair and Chair of the FCC, respectively. Last week, … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Rights If You Are Injured On The Job?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City “Know Your Rights” series:  What are my rights if I’m injured on the job? Monday, May 6, 6-8pm, Faith UCC Church, 1609 DeForest Avenue, Iowa City The Center for Worker Justice (CWJ) of Eastern Iowa is hosting a … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Steve King Co-Sponsors Bill To Eliminate Overtime Pay

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Click here to see the sponsor list including Steve King and 167 other GOP co-sponsors of the bill that would take away American workers’ overtime pay.  There is not one Democratic sponsor on the list. All Republicans.  Remember this in … Continue reading →

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