Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Branstad “Steers Clear” – Loebsack Speaks Out

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Capitol Digest (QC Times- Mar 30) INDIANA CONTROVERSY: Republican Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday he was steering clear of a controversy in Indiana over a religious liberties law that has raised concerns over possible discriminatory action toward gays and lesbians … Continue reading →

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Iowan To Pipeline Representative “I Don’t Want You On My Land”

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“The pipeline representative called me to talk about coming out here to survey… I told her they’d have to carry me out in a pine box before I’d let any oil pipeline people on my property. And you know how … Continue reading →

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What To Do Instead Of Arguing With A Conservative

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Yes, you’ve seen these kinds of videos before but this one is actually pretty good. “In MRI studies when people see information that contradicts their world view the parts of the brain involved in reasoning and logic would actually shut … Continue reading →

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Summary: A Safe And Secure Iowa Medical Cannabis Program

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats/ SSB 1243: A safe and secure Iowa medical cannabis program Why? A responsible, compassionate response to suffering: Establishing an Iowa medical cannabis program is the most responsible, compassionate alternative to continuing to tell Iowans to either (1) suffer in … Continue reading →

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“Contaminated Water Would Travel Across Nebraska In Three Days”

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

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Why Is Governor Branstad Dismantling Medicaid?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

From the newsletter of Senator Bolkcom (D) – Iowa City BRANSTAD HEADLONG RUSH TO PRIVATIZE MEDICAID Medicaid provides health coverage to just over a half million of the most vulnerable people in our state, including seniors, families and children, pregnant … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Statement on FY 2016 Republican Budget

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Loebsack Statement on the FY2016 Republican Budget Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after House Republicans passed their budget for Fiscal Year 2016. “It has long been said that a budget is a set of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Pipeline Walk Uncovers New Hero

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“All we wanted was to have the house fixed.”  –  Kenneth Larkin Iowa Pipeline Walk: Day Nineteen Posted on March 24, 2015 by Ed Fallon Monday, March 23, 2015 – Cambridge, Iowa Click here to go to original post at … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: House Rural Caucus Update

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ed talks about the Pipeline Walk with State Rep. Dan Kelley today at 11:00 a.m. Also, State Reps. Bruce Bearinger and Sally Stutsman discuss the House Rural Caucus – Catch the Fallon Forum live on Monday from 11:00 am – … Continue reading →

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Water Summit March 21st

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

eicc.edu/news4/water-summit Water quality is one of the most important environmental issues facing Iowa today. But understanding the many different issues and aspects involved in it can be difficult. Quad Citians have a rare opportunity to learn more and have their … Continue reading →

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