Monthly Archives: May 2015

Support Funding Of Iowa’s Natural Resources

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats Investing in natural resources, water quality The Senate Ways & Means Committee has approved legislation to fulfill the state’s commitment to provide sustainable funding for natural resources and outdoor recreation. SF 504 would increase the state sales … Continue reading →

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Old-Fashioned Democrats Emerging?

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Hillary Clinton came out strong for a path to citizenship and fixing the immigration mess on Cinco de Mayo. She has previously put out strong positions for women, on greatly lessening income inequality and money in politics. Bernie Sanders introduced … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Mother’s Day Edition

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Dave Bradley

What can be said about mothers that hasn’t been said before? Pretty much each and every one of us has or had one. If your mother is still alive, treasure her. If she has passed on, here’s hoping you have … Continue reading →

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There is still time to reach agreements to help all Iowans

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Posted on May 4, 2015 by admin note this was written Monday. So good it needed to be posted Tom Courtney, State Senator, Burlington http://iowalabornews.com/?p=9679 It’s a sad day in Iowa when a lobbyist claiming to represent small businesses had … Continue reading →

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22? Is it a Football Team? No, It’s GOP Candidates

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Listening to the Stephanie Miller show Wednesday I heard that that there may be as many as 22 Tea Party candidates. “What are they,” said I to me, “a football team or presidential candidates?” I decided they are a football … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Peace Events

Posted on May 8, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Peace Events on Monday & Tuesday Hope folks can make it to both. If not, one is better than none. More info – call 319 621-6766. Peace. Veterans for Peace Fundraiser, Monday Have a tasty, affordable lunch or dinner at … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich To Keynote Working Families Summit In Ames

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Trish Nelson

LAST CALL!! Working Families Summit Registration Deadline MONDAY!! To attend, you must RSVP by Monday, May 11th Feel Free to contact Sue Dinsdale with any questions! sdinsdale@iowacan.org RSVP online at: REGISTER NOW! or call 1-800-372-4817 Join us at the Working … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Branstad – Iowans Get Burned In Worst Economic Deal Ever

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/ “With the fertilizer plant roughly half finished, half of the 3,000 workers have been fired, through no fault of their own. Rather than find a way to re-hire those skilled, union workers, the company plans to bus in non-union … Continue reading →

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Climate Reality in Iowa – Day One

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa– On the first day of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training founder Al Gore gave his slide show, an updated version of the one used in the film An Inconvenient Truth. It’s the third time I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Is Grassley Playing Politics With The Courts?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org Iowa Leaders Call on Senator Grassley to Hold a Confirmation Hearing for Judge Restrepo DES MOINES & WATERLOO, IOWA – Iowa leaders today met with Senator Chuck Grassley’s staff in Des Moines and Waterloo to stress the need to … Continue reading →

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