Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Grassley, Latham, And King Following The Tea Party Over The Brink

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

All three of Iowa’s Republican representatives in congress supported a debt ceiling increase when a Republican president was in the White House.  Now, in a blatant display of hypocrisy, our representatives’ support of the tea party, along with their misleading … Continue reading →

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Latham Stands With The Tea Party

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert From ProgressIowa and Dailykos The government shutdown is one week old with no sign of stopping. Congressman Tom Latham is refusing to budge, standing with the Tea Party in demanding a delay in health care for millions of … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum – New Time!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Well, things are going back to the way they used to be. No, House Republicans are not going to repent of their obstructionist ways. That’s beyond my control . . . except with regards Rep. Steve “Melon Calf” … Continue reading →

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Iowans Will Protest Even Bigger Money In Politics

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Des Moines –  Tuesday, October 8th as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in McCutcheon v. FEC, activists and organizations across a wide spectrum of issues will speak out in support of protecting the integrity of our democracy at a … Continue reading →

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Bruce Braley Opens Korean War Memorial Gate For Veterans

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Special Election An Opportunity For Iowa Democrats

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

An important message for Democrats from Mike Gronstal: Last night, Iowa Republican State Senator Kent Sorenson resigned. This creates a vacancy in Senate District 13 that will be filled during a Special Election. We expect the Governor to announce a … Continue reading →

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Rep. Dave Loebsack Still Working For Iowans

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

visit: http://loebsack.house.gov/shutdown if you need assistance

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Burning Down The House

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

occupydemocrats.com If you believe the Republican government shutdown is something the leaders of the GOP came up with on a last-minute whim, Rachel Maddow has news for you: the plan for this reckless act of economic obstruction was hashed deep … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin Encourages Iowans To Sign Up At Healthcare.gov

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Iowa Republicans Bicker Over Campaign Tweets Because They Can’t Stop Obamacare

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Not being a real news organization, BFIA has no self-imposed obligation to report (blab incessantly) about the media obsession of the week.  So, if you came to find out what we might have to say about Ted Cruz, move along, … Continue reading →

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