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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Howard Dean And Robert Reich Join Forces For Democracy
You won’t want to miss this event tonight at 7:00 pm. Watch the trailer then click on the links to sign up for the call. From Robert Reich: We are reaching a tipping point. In my new movie, Inequality for … Continue reading
Posted in Dean News, Democracy for America
Tagged "Inequality for All", Dean Scream, Howard Dean, Robert Reich
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Talking The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) With Plouffe
Posted in Obamacare
Tagged Health care in Iowa, obamacare, OFA Iowa, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Why Not Call Chuck Grassley’s Office Today?
Blog for Iowa received this note in our inbox yesterday. I think I will call Chuck Grassley’s office today……and ask what happens when Republicans shut down the government next week? – will Social Security payments be made? – what about … Continue reading
Posted in Charles Grassley
Tagged Chuck Grassley, government shutdown, Republican government shutdown
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Government Shutdown Will Not Stop New Health Care Law
bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-23/obamacare-enrollment-continues-if-government-shuts-down Shutting down the government won’t shut down the health-care law. In a quirk of the calendar, the start of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act and the first day of a shutdown would fall on the same day, Oct. … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care & Medicare
Tagged ACA, health care enrollment, Republican government shutdown
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Iowa Accountability Project Launches
AccountabilityIowa.org ‘Iowa Accountability Project’ Launched to Expose Misuse of Public Funds Project Launches With Request to Branstad Administration About Flawed Jobs Numbers Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Accountability Project, an effort by Progress Iowa to root out misuse of … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad
Tagged Governor Branstad, Iowa employment gains, Iowa unemployment, Iowa workforce development
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Does Steve King Dine On Caviar And Vodka While Voting To Cut Food Stamps For His Constituents?
https://1.rp-api.com/rjs/repost-article.js?3Rep. Speier holds up vodka and steak on House floor to shame food stamp opponents (via Raw Story ) Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) on Thursday held up steak, vodka and caviar during her House floor speech in an effort to … Continue reading
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Weekend Solidarity Events
Friday, September 20th Join QC Next Up for a special screening of Brothers on the Line, an acclaimed documentary exploring the legacy of the Reuther brothers – Walter, Roy, and Victor – pioneering labor organizers and social justice statesmen, and … Continue reading
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This Week On The Fallon Forum
Listen live from 12:00-1:00 or check-out the podcast at fallonforum.com Matt Sinovic is sitting in for Ed and has a great line-up of guests this week: Wednesday: Sen. Joe Bolkcom; Peter Fisher, Iowa Policy Project Thursday: Sen. Tom Courtney; Joe … Continue reading
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Tagged Ed Fallon, fallon forum, iowa progressive radio
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Report Links Antibiotics In Livestock To Human Deaths
sfgate.com [click here to see chart of how antibiotic resistance is spread] Washington — The Centers for Disease Control on Monday confirmed a link between routine use of antibiotics in livestock and growing bacterial resistance that is killing at least … Continue reading
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Tagged CAFOs, factory farms, Iowa CAFOs, livestock antibiotics
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Des Moines Register Editorial: Obamacare Opponents Are Lying
The following is an excerpt of a Des Moines Register editorial on the Affordable Care Act published Saturday, September 14. And yes, to their credit, they used the “L” word. For nearly a century, American presidents have tried to provide … Continue reading
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Tagged obamacare, Obamacare myths, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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