Author Archives: Trish Nelson

GOP: “Have We Got A Plan For You!”

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Silly us! And we thought the Republicans had no plan.  They have now come up with a “plan” that is getting some attention in the media, but don’t hold your breath. It is the same old plan that they’ve always … Continue reading →

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Koch Funded Groups Lobby Against Funding For Biking And Walking Transit Projects

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ring of Fire Radio by Amy Eddings A collection of 50 groups, including the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, Freedom Partners, and the Club for Growth, [BFIA: and the lovely Grover Norquist] recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Co-Sponsors Repeal of The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

*UPDATE*  See blogforiowa.com/gop-have-we-got-a-plan-for-you/ Blog for Iowa called Ernst’s office and was told there is no Republican health care plan on the table or in the works.  See the conversation at blogforiowa.com/2015/01/24/about-that-replacement-health-care-plan-ms-ernst/   This confirms that the “replace” part of  “repeal and … Continue reading →

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Almost There – Making Sure Net Neutrality Happens

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Here is an action alert from Freepress reminding us that we must not drop the ball before it’s over the goal line. Freepress.net It’s Here: FCC’s Net Neutrality Plan It’s official: This morning FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler laid out his … Continue reading →

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Democratic Lawmakers Are Fighting For Iowa Schools

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is a fight heating up in the Iowa legislature over funding for education.  Listening to ALEC, the Republicans are suggesting a paltry 1.25% increase in funding for k-12.  Democrats are listening to teachers and educators, and they understand that … Continue reading →

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People of Iowa: Keep Iowa Mental Health Institutes Open

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is a petition on change.org to prevent the Branstad administration and the legislature from closing the doors of two of Iowa’s mental health institutions. It needs 725 signatures to reach 5,000. http://www.change.org People of Iowa: Keep Iowa MHIs Open … Continue reading →

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Run Warren Run House Party Weekend

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa will be attending a Run Warren Run informational house party this weekend.  Watch this video about the movement to draft Elizabeth Warren for President in 2016. Then click here to find a house party near you.

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The Problem Of Corporate Influence In Iowa

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Thanks to Matt Sinovic of Progress Iowa for his exemplary work monitoring ALEC’s activities in Iowa. http://progressiowa.org/progress-report ALEC WATCH: New Report Details Corporate Influence in Iowa By Progress Iowa To take action or ask questions about ongoing ALEC activity in … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Intend To To Buy Even More Republicans

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Some say the Kochs are America’s third party.  But make no mistake,  the money they plan to spend is for the purpose of electing Republicans. According to The New York Times, the Brothers are predicting the cost of buying the … Continue reading →

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Ernst Does Her Job, Attempts To Whip Up Base At Summit

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Republicans have absolutely nothing to say and this proves it. Ernst sounded about as coherent as Sarah Palin, and these were prepared remarks.  To be fair, it is tough to sound like you are saying something while saying nothing, which … Continue reading →

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