Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Tell Steve King To Get Back To Work

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A note from Jim Lowrer, Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 4th District. Visit the campaign website at Mowrerforiowa.com Friends, On September 30th, if Congress doesn’t act, the Farm Bill will expire. This will have drastic effects for our farmers. All across … Continue reading →

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36th Harkin Steak Fry Sunday

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://www.tomharkin.com/ Vice President Joe Biden and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will be the featured guests at Senator Harkin’s 36th Annual Steak Fry. The event will be held Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Warren County … Continue reading →

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Will The Big ISPs Turn The Internet Into Cable TV?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Watch and share this funny, informative video about the importance of preserving the free (not as in free beer,  as in free speech) and open internet. Featuring Al Franken and John Hodgman.  http://www.theinternetmustgo.com/

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September 11th National Day Of Service

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A note from Congressman Dave Loebsack Today we come together to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We will always remember the families of all those we lost, the first responders who rushed to the scene, the volunteers … Continue reading →

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Full Transcript Of President Obama’s September 10 Speech On Syria

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

It is always worth the time to go directly to the President’s actual words rather than rely on the media’s interpretation of what was said. http://www.washingtonpost.com/posttv/c/embed/87a73c10-1a80-11e3-82ef-a059e54c49d0washingtonpost.com My fellow Americans, tonight I want to talk to you about Syria, why it … Continue reading →

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On Election Day, Southeast Polk Fighting For Their School’s Life!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

There are plenty of heated battles going on in school board elections across the state but citizens in the SE Polk school district are up in arms over Pleasant Hill’s effort to plant an industrial warehouse in the shade of … Continue reading →

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Steve King Goes To Egypt With Michelle Bachmann

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This really happened.   Steve King’s bit starts at about 3 minutes in.  

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The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Healthcare.gov To prepare to enroll, you can learn about types of health coverage, research your questions, and figure out what you need to know before open enrollment begins. Click here to go to the IOWA page to apply for coverage, … Continue reading →

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Will Robert Reich Challenge Clinton In The 2016 Iowa Caucuses?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2013 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr.!!  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. An Open Letter to Former Secretary of Labor … Continue reading →

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Iowa District 2: Share Your Thoughts On Syria With Rep. Loebsack

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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