Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Dave Loebsack: Attacks On Our Independent Judiciary Need To Stop

Here is a statement from Iowa’s only Democrat in congress, Dave Loebsack, District 2. Dave Loebsack’s Statement on President Trump’s recent attacks on a Federal Judge Iowa City, IA- Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement regarding President Trump’s … Continue reading

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Sunday Rally In Cedar Falls: No Ban No Wall

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Stop The Union Busting: Rally Tuesday

Rally to Save Public Sector Collective Bargaining Tuesday, February 7th 10:30 am Rally at the CapitolCapitol Building, Des Moines IowaKey Republican members of the Iowa legislature plan to file a bill on Monday February 6th that would gut collective bargaining … Continue reading

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Iowa Republicans Want Women Barefoot And Pregnant

Please share. Senator Janet Petersen asks Iowans to call the Iowa Senate switchboard, (515)281-3371, on Thursday, Feb. 2 and urge legislators to oppose Senate File 2. This is the attack on family planning and women’s health care. The exact time … Continue reading

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What Gets Joni Ernst Excited?

Oil pipelines!   U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says she is “thrilled” with Donald Trump’s action to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. Well, good for her.  Looks like Iowa sent her to Washington to represent herself. 1380KCIM.com Ernst, who … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack’s Office Ready To Assist Iowans Impacted By Trump Executive Order

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order that impacts those fleeing persecution, families that have already been granted refugee status, legal permanent residents, and visa holders. Loebsack’s office also stands ready to … Continue reading

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How You Can Help Put One More Democrat In The Iowa Legislature This Session

If you are looking for some way to contribute to saving Democracy today, staving off the Republican agenda in Iowa is one of the most urgent needs we have.  At the top of your to-do list this week, please add … Continue reading

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Dan Rather Trying To Bring Back Journalism And #ToppleTrump

learnprogress.org Respected news icon Dan Rather launched a Facebook page to counter the lies and “alternative facts” from Donald Trump. As with so many of us, he had enough of the garbage from Trump and the news media. The Facebook … Continue reading

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Republican Health Care “Replacement” Is YOU Pay

FYI. Sure, it’s easy to save up for that cancer surgery, chemotherapy, and 30 radiation treatments.  The cost of one bout with cancer probably would cost many people more than a few years annual salary. I had a cancer scare … Continue reading

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Joni Ernst Says She Has “Clear Mandate” To Repeal The Affordable Care Act (202) 224-3254

“Iowans sent me to Washington with a clear mandate: repeal Obamacare. I am determined to stand up for Iowans and people all across America and fulfill my promise to them—that I am committed to stopping this failed law and paving … Continue reading

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