Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Tell Tom Vilsack: Farmers Deserve The Facts About Climate Change And Drought

Forecast the Facts petition:  Tell Secretary Vilsack: Farmers Deserve the Facts about Climate Change and Drought “The US is facing one of the worst droughts in our history, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he doesn’t want to ‘opine’ as … Continue reading

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Rep. Latham Should Repay Bailout Funds

A note from Progress Iowa: It’s time for Tom Latham to pay us back. For weeks, Congressman Latham has been ducking questions about involvement in his family bank’s decision to accept a $2.4 million loan, part of the financial bailout … Continue reading

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Loebsack Will Host Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

Congressman Loebsack Hosts Telephone Town Hall Tuesday, July 24th 7pm CDT Congressman Dave Loebsack will host a Telephone Town Hall TODAY, Tuesday, July 24th at 7pm CDT.  Loebsack will take questions and talk with Iowans about the issues that matter … Continue reading

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Take Down Steve King Campaign Events This Week

From the Take Down King website: Thousands of calls, hundreds of flyers, dozens of sign-ups, and multiple cities organized in just a few weeks? That’s the power of everyday people like you getting together and fighting back with Women Against … Continue reading

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Why Mike Gronstal Is The Latest Target of GOP Freakout

Why has Senator Mike Gronstal become the latest target of Republican Freakout?  It’s like this.  Gronstal stands for the views of the majority and Republicans know that the Iowa Senate is 2 Democratic votes away from Iowa becoming Scott Walker’s … Continue reading

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Congressman Dave Loebsack To Tour Drought Stricken Areas Saturday

Urges Congress to move on Farm Bill and address Disaster Relief Programs [see schedule below] Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring four counties in Southern Iowa on SATURDAY, July 21st.  These four counties … Continue reading

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Rep. Loebsack Announces Funding For Homeless Veterans Assistance in Davenport

Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02)Announces More than $247,000 to Prevent Homelessness Among Veterans in Davenport Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. in Davenport will receive $247,543 in funding from the Department of Veterans … Continue reading

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Congressman Braley To Host Emergency Telephone Town Hall On Iowa Drought

Braley will talk with farmers about the drought’s effect on agriculture in eastern Iowa Washington, DC – On Thursday, July 19, 2012, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will host an emergency telephone town hall with Iowa farmers to discuss the Iowa … Continue reading

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Gabrielle Union Headlines African Americans For Obama Event In Davenport

We’ve Got His Back Block Party (African Americans for Obama Event) Special guest, Hollywood Actress and former model, Gabrielle Union!! Live performances, music from DJ GMJ, food, softball. Bring your friends and family out for an afternoon of fun in … Continue reading

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Iowa Farmer Explains How Farm Bill Hurts Farmers On Up! With Chris Hayes

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