Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Early Vote Kickoff Events Today

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

More and more Iowans are voting early every election because it is the simplest and easiest way to make your voice heard. Iowans can vote early in person from September 25 to November 3, or they can vote by mail … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Overcomes DC Gridlock To Benefit Iowans

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Loebsackforcongress Dave Loebsack has been able to overcome the Washington gridlock and advance many of his priorities that will benefit the people of Iowa. Below is a list of the many achievements that the Congressman has had during this 113th … Continue reading →

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What’s The Matter With Wisconsin?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

talkingpointsmemo.com/ An armed militia group in Wisconsin plans to confront people who signed the petition to recall Gov. Scott Walker (R) at the polls on Nov. 4. The “Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia” will check the names of those on the … Continue reading →

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Hatch Closing In On Branstad

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Jack Hatch is gaining on Branstad. New polling by Rasmussen who many consider Republican-leaning has the race at 46% for Branstad to 40% for Hatch.  Hatch has significantly narrowed Branstad’s August lead of 52% – 35%.  A 17-point lead … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Upcoming Events Around Iowa

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  Iowa AFL-CIO September 22: Clive:  Reception with Dave Loebsack 6 PM.   Clive. IA. RSVP 319-804-9218 or nick@loebsackforcongress.org. September 22: Clinton Labor Walk 5 PM. 309-738-3196 224 22nd Place, Clinton, Iowa September 24: Mason City Labor Walk. 9 am, Mason … Continue reading →

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Netflix The New Corporate Leader In The Fight For Net Neutrality

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

By Brendan Sasso, National Journal nationaljournal.com/tech/netflix-has-replaced-google-as-the-face-of-net-neutrality-20140915 Netflix is relishing its role as the corporate leader in the fight for net neutrality, and why wouldn’t it? By fighting for an open Internet, the video-streaming site is not only advocating a position … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Last Steak Fry Speech

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Not sure if I’m entirely ready for Hillary and she is apparently not sure she’s ready either, but she did give a very good speech. Hillary part 1 Hillary part 2 Hillary part 3    

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U.S. Congress Third District Debate Appel v. Young

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Staci Appel (D-Des Moines) and David Young (R-Van Meter) Thursday, September 11, Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Rep. Loebsack At Harkin Steak Fry: What Democrats Fight For

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa had a great day yesterday at the Last Harkin Steak Fry.   Congressman Loebsack (D-02) delivered an especially energizing, upbeat message that fired up the crowd.  Check back for more highlights from yesterday’s historic event.

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Energy Transfer Partner’s Alarming Pipe Dreams For Iowa

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

contributed by Garry Klein On July 9, the Des Moines Register reported that a Texas-based, Fortune 500 company, Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), is planning to build a crude oil pipeline that would deliver a minimum of 320,000 barrels of oil … Continue reading →

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