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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Join Rep. Loebsack’s Telephone Town Hall On Gun Safety, School Safety, Mental Health
Dear Neighbor, As a father and grandfather, the events that happened in Newtown, Connecticut were truly heart wrenching. Our entire nation’s thoughts, prayers and gratitude went to the first responders, teachers and administrators who acted so heroically to protect the … Continue reading
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Allamakee County Just Says No To Fracking…For Now
http://www.kwwl.com/stor/allamakee-county-passes-frack-mining-moratorium ALLAMAKEE COUNTY There will be no frac sand mining in Allamakee County. The county passed an 18-month moratorium Monday morning. Frac sand is becoming a hot commodity because it’s being widely used in a process called hydraulic fracturing or … Continue reading
FCC Proposes Free Public Wi-Fi Throughout U.S.
ACTION ALERT: PLEASE DO THIS. THE MEDIA REFORM YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR Email the FCC Commissioners to Express Support for this Proposal: Chairman Julius Genachowski: Julius.Genachowski@fcc.gov Commissioner Robert McDowell: Robert.McDowell@fcc.gov Commissioner Mignon Clyburn: Mignon.Clyburn@fcc.gov Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel: Jessica.Rosenworcel@fcc.gov Commissioner Ajit … Continue reading
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Tagged FCC, Free and open internet, Free WiFi
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Will The Free And Open Internet Soon Be Cable-ized?
Michael Copps is a former FCC Commissioner who has been a champion of media policy in the public interest. Some have called him the Howard Beal of the FCC – mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. He … Continue reading
Labor Update: We Need To Move Our Economy Forward
The Iowa Federation of Labor just launched a new blog: http://iowalabornews.com/ It contains articles and links to pieces on organized labor both nationally and specifically in the state of Iowa. Here’s a sample: By Ken Sagar, President IFL The U.S. … Continue reading
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Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuit Filed In Federal Court Against Branstad
KCCI reports: The state’s workers’ compensation commissioner is suing Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, and members of the governor’s staff in federal court alleging discriminating for political reasons and because he’s gay. Christopher Godfrey’s lawsuit filed in U.S. … Continue reading
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
iowaaflcio.org/ VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will serve low income people who need assistance with filing their federal and state tax returns. The sites are staffed by volunteers who have been certified by the IRS as qualifed tax preparers. In … Continue reading
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Congressman Loebsack Co-Sponsors Paycheck Fairness Act
Dear Friend, It was four years ago today that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law. I am so proud to have helped introduce this bill and even more proud to see it signed into law. However, … Continue reading
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“Now Is The Time” President Obama’s Immigration Speech
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Senator Harkin Will Be Missed
by Tom Slockett Senator Tom Harkin’s decision not to seek re-election in 2014 focuses attention on the exceptional, in fact extraordinary, service he has provided to Iowa and the nation since he was first elected to Congress more than 38 … Continue reading
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