Author Archives: Trish Nelson

How To Talk About Obamacare With Your Tea Party Uncle This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 

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Is Legalized Medical Marijuana Coming To Iowa?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A note from Senator Joe Bolkcom –  Dr. Steven Jenison is an Iowa native and a UI College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni, who helped create and lead the State of New Mexico’s medical cannabis program. He thinks Iowa could also … Continue reading →

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Will Iowans Fall For Fake Santa?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Republicans are always whining about their taxes being too high.  The tea party has elevated this self-serving argument to dizzying new heights, constantly screaming about having to pay for this and that thing that they don’t personally use or can … Continue reading →

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Iowa 46th In Job Growth Under Governor Branstad

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org New Study Shows Iowa Ranks 46th In Job Growth Under Terry Branstad 2013 ranking announced just days after Branstad admitted the inaccuracy of his job creation claims Des Moines — Iowa ranks 46th out of 50 states in job … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, I’m an optimist, and believe that despite the growing impacts of the climate crisis, humanity will emerge from the 21st century a wiser, more balanced species. Part of the problem is we can’t see, smell or taste the … Continue reading →

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Filibuster Reform Long Overdue

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A word from Senator Tom Harkin on filibuster rule change last week. In 1995, with my party in the minority, I stood up and said we needed to get rid of the filibuster. Finally — 18 years later — we … Continue reading →

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Governor Branstad Misrepresents Iowa Job Numbers

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Bureau of Labor Statistics show 8,300 jobs lost; Branstad claims 5,900 jobs gained Des Moines – Documents updated and released today by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reveal that the Branstad administration distorted jobs numbers by 14,200 in September and … Continue reading →

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Senator Tom Harkin Speaks on Filibuster Rule Change

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“This is a good step but we also need to change the filibuster when it comes to legislation…  It’s time.  It is time to move ahead.”

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Public Hearing On State River Projects

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

iowariverfriends.org An open meeting to gather public input on projects, goals and priorities for Iowa’s rivers and waterways will be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds ISU Extension Building on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:30 am—1:00 pm. Sign-in will start … Continue reading →

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Senator Rob Hogg’s Climate Change Tour Hits Pella and Cedar Rapids

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Senator Rob Hogg is on a climate change tour throughout Iowa. He has been touring the state talking about the impacts and issues that climate change brings to Iowa and what climate change means for America in the 21st century.  … Continue reading →

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