Monthly Archives: September 2019

Dave Loebsack Continues To Work To Improve Rural Broadband

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Reps. Loebsack, Latta, Long and McEachin Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Farmers Union Head Call For Action On Climate Change

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Dave Bradley

While not Iowa specifically, Nebraska is in the neighborhood. What applies to them probably has application to Iowa. From thehill.com      “The Farmers Union has been a leader in the climate issue,” John Hansen told Hill.TV. “We want there … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Weatherman Edition

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Dave Bradley

“Just because you slept with someone named Stormy, it does not make you a weatherman.” Spoken by Joy Behar on the “View” Thursday. This was in response to the Chosen One’s recent adventure where he altered weather maps to  back … Continue reading →

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A Couple Of Bad Hombres In Court

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Dave Bradley

The Des Moines Register had a story about State Auditor Rob Sand standing up and saying “Enough” when it comes to paying any additional lawyer’s fees for former Governor Terry Branstad. To that we would like to say “Thank You, Mr. … Continue reading →

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Joni Says: Don’t Tell Them That SS Cuts Are Coming

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Dave Bradley

This should come as little surprise to anyone who follows Iowa’s junior senator. Since Ernst is someone who has been bankrolled by the Koch brothers and the NRA, it is hardly surprising that she is more than willing to make … Continue reading →

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How J.D. Scholten Will Defeat Steve King

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Cenk Uygur interviews J.D. Scholten https://www.scholten4iowa.com/ Follow J.D. on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

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U.S. Workers Continue To Face Imposed Obstacles To Improved Living Standards

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The economic/business headlines proclaim the American economy as very strong and marked by historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these idyllic statistics mask workers’ struggle to secure a decent standard of living. The federal minimum wage … Continue reading →

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Attend A Steve King Town Hall This Week

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Steve King: On Wednesday, September 4, I will be holding a town hall in Wright County. This town hall will be held in Eagle Grove at Eagle Grove Memorial Hall from Noon-1:00 PM Central time. On … Continue reading →

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Iowa Environmental Council Hosts End Of Summer Bash

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Nothing is more important than saving our environment.  Here is a chance to participate in saving Iowa’s environment.  Action invitation from the Iowa Environmental Council Come Celebrate with IEC!  We’ve had all summer to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful waterways and we … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Kicks Off Campaign Season

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Happy Labor Day! For a list of local Labor Day events sponsored by labor organizations, click on BFIA’s Friday post here. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off of the upcoming campaign season.  Politicos love to say no one pays … Continue reading →

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