Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Hoover Library Will Host History Of The Iowa Caucuses

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

hoover.archives.gov/programs Hoover Presidential Library/Univ. of Iowa to explore History of the Iowa Caucuses History of the Iowa Caucuses November 7, 2015 from 1 to 5 p.m. The History of the Iowa Caucuses is the first of a series of programs … Continue reading →

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Urgent: Act Now To Stop The Bakken Pipeline

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Trish Nelson

November 12 is a critical day in the fight against the Bakken Pipeline and we need you there. The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) will hold their public comment hearing where everyday Iowans will have the opportunity to share their dissent … Continue reading →

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More Medicaid Listening Posts Scheduled

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats Senate Democrats are holding listening posts to hear what you have to say about Medicaid privatization. Here are the listening posts that have been scheduled so far Sigourney with Senators Kinney and Bolkcom: Monday, November 2, 3 p.m. to … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Republicans Blum, Young And King Owned By The Koch Brothers?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Koch Brothers Hand Blum, Young and King Perfect Scores in 2015 for Putting Their Anti-Middle Class Interests First  [note from BFIA: Ernst and Grassley didn’t do too bad by the Kochs either at 86% each.  In contrast, Iowa’s Democratic congressman, … Continue reading →

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What Happened To The Middle Class?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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Medicaid Listening Posts In Muscatine, Sigourney

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Just a reminder: If you are concerned about the Governor’s privatization of Iowa Medicaid, make your voice heard. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joe Bolkcom and I will host a listening post. The meeting will take place from 3 … Continue reading →

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Clinton Campaign Chair John Podesta To Visit Iowa

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

On Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, Hillary for America Chair John Podesta will visit with supporters and volunteers to talk about the fights Hillary Clinton will wage on behalf of Iowans as President. Hillary Clinton is running for … Continue reading →

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Republicans Are Paid To Be Stupid

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Trish Nelson

 

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Grassley’s Obstruction Of Judicial Nominees Draws Criticism

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa TODAY: Why Courts Matter Iowa to hold weekly demonstrations highlighting Senator Grassley’s obstruction of judicial nominees #Freethe21 will focus on the 21 judicial nominees held up by Senator Grassley in the Judiciary Committee … Continue reading →

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Will Grassley And Ernst Dig In Against Sensible Gun Control Measures?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Trish Nelson

ACTION ALERT from Iowans for Gun Safety. The Gun Violence Prevention Package introduced in the US Senate on October 8 seeks to close background check loopholes, make background checks better, and shut down the pipeline of illegal guns. You can … Continue reading →

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