Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Governor Culver Responds on HF2399 “Governor Chet Culver replied to the open letter published in Blog for Iowa on April 2, 2010 regarding HF2399. The letter is published below in its entirety.” May 13, 2010 Dear Paul: Thank you … Continue reading →

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Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill by Paul Deaton “If we knew how to cap Spindletop, it is clear that BP lacks the skills to stop the deep water gusher they created in a timely manner. Unlike the oil … Continue reading →

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New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

New START and the 21st Century Nuclear Threat by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg from the McClatchey-Tribune News Service It is time for the U.S. Senate to abandon the Cold War and support a nuclear security agenda designed for the 21st century. … Continue reading →

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Iowans View the Theatre of the New START Treaty

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans View the Theatre of the New START Treaty by Paul Deaton“Admiral Mullen’s testimony exemplified this when he said, “this treaty has the full support of your uniformed military. Throughout its negotiation, Secretaries Clinton and Gates ensured that professional military … Continue reading →

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Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination Elena Kagan: “Supportive Of the Men And Women Who Are Fighting To Protect Us.” from the White House Blog Asked about unfair attacks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan and her nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio:  Fallon Forum Schedule Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation, and … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History by Tracy KurowskiOf the four legislative priority issues for labor in Iowa, guess how many, in Iowa’s Democratically-controlled legislature and executive branch, passed this year? If you said none, you win. If you … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World Week of action May 17-24: The Sisters of Saint Francis of Clinton, Iowa are calling for a new START to a safer world. “A call for non-governmental organizations and concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton1. Are there enough uranium reserves to make nuclear power a long term solution? One estimate put world uranium reserves at 3.5 million tons. Without adding any new nuclear … Continue reading →

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke by Paul Deaton An Interview with Francis Thicke, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. The parking lot was jammed, the foot traffic relatively light when I met Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis … Continue reading →

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