Monthly Archives: March 2017

Progress Iowa Calls on Rep. Taylor to Recuse Himself from AFP Complaint

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Dave Bradley

  Progress Iowa Calls On Rep. Rob Taylor To Recuse Himself From AFP Ethics Complaint Taylor Co-Hosted Event With Koch-Backed Americans for Prosperity Iowa This Week DES MOINES – Progress Iowa today called on Representative Rob Taylor to recuse himself … Continue reading →

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Legislative Forums March 10-12

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

03/10/2017 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM Friday Forum – Waterloo03/10/2017 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Legislative Forum – Eagle Grove 03/10/2017 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM Listening Post – Davenport 03/10/2017 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Legislative Forum – Clarion … Continue reading →

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Into The Wilderness, Will Iowa Democrats Find Their Way?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Democratic Party has its work cut out between now and the 2020 presidential election. About 75 people gathered Tuesday night at the Coralville Public Library to air grievances, express hopes, make observations and promote causes to party representatives. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Group Opposes Bill That Hurts Disabled Vets In Iowa

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Bob Krause says Republican bill intended to slash local government’s ability to set minimum wage laws will also hurt disabled and homeless veterans. https://www.facebook.com/Krause-For-Iowas-Future-wwwkrauseforiowacom Bob Krause, President of the Iowa-based Veterans National Recovery Center (VNRC), today announced that his organization … Continue reading →

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Action Alert For Tuesday, March 7: Iowa GOP Wants More Guns Less Voting

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

From Senator Rob Hogg- This is an action alert for tonight and Tuesday, March 7. House Republicans have put two of the “dirty dozen” on their debate list for Tuesday, March 7. The bills are: House File 516 – create … Continue reading →

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Ernst Staffers Will Hold Office Hours This Week In Liberal Counties

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

http://www.ernst.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/traveling-office-hours Senator Joni Ernst’s regional directors will hold traveling office hours throughout the month of March. Senator Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from Senator Ernst’s office will be available in counties throughout the state to … Continue reading →

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Gun Lobby in Des Moines Creating Fake Fear To Push ALEC Gun Laws

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Listen to the craziness from this gun lobbyist who is hard at work in the Iowa legislature.  He is attacking Matt Windschitl, Republican and gun store owner for alleged “watering down” of ALEC gun laws they are attempting to force … Continue reading →

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#IowaResistance Actions March 6-10

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Trish Nelson

MAR6 Voter Suppression and Photo ID Hearing Today 7 PM · by Iowa Democratic Party Iowa State Capitol Des Moines More MAR7 Building Blocks Listening Tour – Johnson & Surrounding Counties Tomorrow 6 PM · 6 friends are going Coralville … Continue reading →

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The Electoral College, Selecting Presidents by an Elitist Constitutional Measure

Posted on March 6, 2017 by bfiaralphscharnau

by Ralph Scharnau The successful war for independence was a political, rather than a social, upheaval that secured American freedom from British colonialism. Fearing a unitary monarchy, the new American government created a representative system with separate legislative, executive, and … Continue reading →

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Young Recommends Trump Release Taxes, Then Votes Against It

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Just in case you folks out in Iowa’s third district missed Rep. Young’s little bit of fancy political stepping:  Republican Rep. David Young ignited loud cheers from hundreds at an Iowa meeting last week when he said, “Donald Trump should … Continue reading →

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