Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Friday Food Talk: Senate Says States Can’t Require GMO Labeling

Follow Food Democracy Now! on FB and Twitter WASHINGTON, June 21 – The Senate [yesterday] rejected an amendment by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to let states require clear labels on any food or beverage containing genetically engineered ingredients. The vote … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack Receives Wind Jobs Award

Dear Friend, I wanted to provide you with an update on my continued advocacy on behalf of Iowa’s renewable energy industry and in particular for the wind energy industry. Wind energy manufacturers in our state provide good paying jobs for … Continue reading

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Conservative Talk Radio Pummels Fox News

“Everyone worries about FOX News.  But as you’ll see in these charts, Fox is the puny kid on the block.  Talk Radio is the big bully.”   Source:  talk-radio-v-fox-news 53 million people in the U.S. listen to Talk Radio.  (source: … Continue reading

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Voting Machine Industry Does It For Love

Challenging the market power of one voting machine maker By Sean Flaherty I am co-chairman of Iowans for Voting Integrity, a nonpartisan citizen group that works for voting systems worthy of the public trust. We have worked for six years … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: LGBT Vote, Latino Vote, Green Accounting, State Conventions, Bikes And Food

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio.  Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday.  You can livestream The Fallon Forum at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.) Dear Friends, Monday, … Continue reading

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Nuns On The Bus Iowa Schedule Includes Stop At Steve King Office In Ames Today

Nuns On The Bus Iowa schedule today: Day 1: Monday, June 18 Cities: Ames, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA to Dubuque, IA 8:30 AM — Send off for Ames, IA. 10:00 AM — Rep. Steve King Office: 711 E Lincoln … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

Dear Friend, I want to hear from you.  As your representative, my first priority is to make sure that the voices of the Second District are heard.  That’s why I come home every weekend to speak with Iowans.  Your input … Continue reading

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Progress Iowa Will Hold Joint Press Conference Prior To Romney Event

Area teacher, firefighter, nun to speak, in addition to representatives of Progress Iowa, Progressive Action for the Common Good, and Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans DAVENPORT, IOWA – In advance of Mitt Romney’s event on Monday, Progress Iowa will hold … Continue reading

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Rally With Mitt Romney In Iowa Monday!

Rally with Mitt in the Quad Cities Monday as he explains how he will solve the nation’s problems. When: Monday, June 18, 2012 – 3:00pm Where:  Davenport, IA Doors Open:   3:00 PM | Event Begins 4:00 PM Or if you … Continue reading

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Watch President Obama’s Ohio Speech Today

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