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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Senator Harkin on Iran
March 1, 2012 Washington, D.C. Dear Constituent: Thank you for contacting me about U.S. relations with Iran. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and concerns on these important matters. I am deeply concerned about the possibility that Iran may obtain nuclear … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Nuclear Disarmament, Tom Harkin
Tagged Foreign Affairs, Iran, Tom Harkin
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NRC: Iowa's Hero or Villain?
During Iowa’s debate over HF 561, an act relating to the permitting, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear generating facilities, it seems unclear whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is a villain or a hero. Proponents of nuclear power have … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged energy, IUB, NRC, nuclear power, Nuclear power legislation
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SMRs and Iowa's Energy Future
During Iowa’s public discussion of nuclear power over the last three years, proponents have frequently mentioned Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as the solution to some of the problems with nuclear power. That current nuclear technology is flawed, resulting in massive … Continue reading
Jobs in Post-Reagan Iowa
Garbage pickers are everywhere. This is a photo of a gent working near where I lived through my early years, until Kindergarten. I asked him if he lived in the area. He didn’t, but knew about the current occupants of … Continue reading
Local Food Summit in Iowa City
IOWA CITY— More than 80 local food producers and buyers convened during the second annual “Come to the Table Local Food Summit” at the Johnson County Extension Office on Feb. 10 in Iowa City. The purpose of the event was … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, food, Local Events, Progressive Community
Tagged farming, Local food
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Nuclear Power – 'Off the Table'
MidAmerican Energy made it clear today that if HF 561, or some form of it, does not become law, nuclear power will be “off the table” in Iowa and the electric utility will deal with it by increasing their use … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment
Tagged energy, environment, nuclear power, Nuclear power legislation
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Iowans Press Harkin for Diplomacy with Iran
DES MOINES– Jeffrey Weiss of the Catholic Peace Ministry led a delegation of 16 Iowans representing nine organizations in a meeting with representatives of Senator Tom Harkin’s staff on Jan. 18 to request Harkin publicly promote diplomacy with Iran. The … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Local Events, Peace
Tagged Iran, militarism, Peace, Tom Harkin
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Iowa Utilities Board Announces Public Comment Meetings
Dec. 6, a story about MidAmerican Energy’s potential rate increase was making the news. The company is expected to file with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) in February for an electricity rate increase of 3-4 percent. In anticipation of the … Continue reading
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Tagged electricity, energy, IUB, MidAmerican
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Governor Walker and PATCO
In order to understand the debate over collective bargaining in Wisconsin last year, it is helpful to consider the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, or PATCO, a labor union that represented U.S. air traffic controllers from 1968 until 1981. With … Continue reading
Vote NO on New Nuclear Power in Iowa
The 2012 legislative session is only a few days away, convening on Jan. 9. HF561/SF390 is still active and enables utility companies to charge their ratepayers before a new nuclear reactor would produce any electricity in Iowa. MidAmerican Energy has … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Iowa Legislature, Sustainability
Tagged energy, Iowa Legislature, nuclear power
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