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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Rep. Loebsack At Harkin Steak Fry: What Democrats Fight For
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.
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, David Loebsack
Tagged Harkin Steak Fry 2014, Iowa district 2, Rep. Dave Loebsack
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Energy Transfer Partner’s Alarming Pipe Dreams For Iowa
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
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Environment
Tagged Bakken pipeline, Energy Transfer Partners, ETP, ETP Iowa, Keystone XL
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Rep. Dave Loebsack Wants To Permanently Ban Members Of Congress From Becoming Lobbyists
Working for solutions, not part of the problem, congress needs more representatives like Dave Loebsack.
Iowa Press U.S. Congress Third District Debate
Staci Appel (D-Des Moines) and David Young (R-Van Meter)
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged Iowa's 3rd district, Staci Appel
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Why Senate Republicans Voted For Citizens United Debate
Since Al Franken was elected in 2008, he has rarely granted interviews to the national media, reflecting his commitment to be taken seriously as a senator who works for his constituents. In this rare interview with Lawrence O’Donnell last … Continue reading
Posted in Citizens United
Tagged money in politics, Overturn Citizens United, Senator Al Franken
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‘Pivotal Moment’ For The Movement To Remove Big Money From Politics
It is always worth taking the time to read John Nichols. commondreams.org The Senate will wrangle this week over whether to amend the Constitution to allow citizens and their representatives to organize elections where votes matter more than dollars. The … Continue reading
Posted in Citizens United
Tagged Citizens United, Move to Amend, Overturn Citizens United, Senator Bernie Sanders
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IA-04: The Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Jim Mowrer
Iowalabornews.com/ Iraq War Veteran and congressional candidate Jim Mowrer has been endorsed by the Alliance for Retired Americans, an organization with more than 30,000 members in Iowa. In a letter of endorsement, the organization wrote that Mowrer’s positions “demonstrate a … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Jim Mowrer, Steve King
Tagged #IA04, Iowa Rep. Steve King, Jim Mowrer, Jim Mowrer for Congress
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September Climate Advocacy Update For Iowa
Senator Rob Hogg’s Climate Advocacy Update: This is the only climate advocacy update I plan to prepare for the month of September because of other commitments I have. Here are some key action items for the month: August Recess for … Continue reading
U.S. Senate To Vote Sept. 8 On Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
Note from BFIA: Sign the petition to get money out of politics. But don’t just sign the petition. Be sure and contact Senators Harkin and Grassley. CREDO Action On September 8, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a constitutional … Continue reading
Posted in Citizens United, money out of politics, Move to Amend
Tagged Citizens United, Iowa Move To Amend, money in politics
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Iowa Water Quality Public Hearings This Week
Here’s a note from CCI: The rule passed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) two weeks ago brings Iowa closer into compliance with the Clean Water Act for the first time ever. But, it can be stronger, and … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Factory Farms (CAFOs), ICCI, water
Tagged CAFO, corporate factory farms, Iowa clean water, Iowa DNR, Iowa water quality
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