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Congressman Dave Loebsack Receives Honor For Wind Energy Support
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/viewart/20120613/NEWS09/306130062/Iowa-congressman-honored-wind-energy-support IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack is being honored by a trade association for his support for the wind energy industry. The Iowa Democrat is expected to visit two Iowa wind energy companies on Wednesday to … Continue reading
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Union County Says No To Another Factory Farm
Radio Iowa The Union County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday to recommend that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources deny permits for two proposed 5,000 head hog farms. CCI state policy director, Adam Mason, says the Union County vote … Continue reading
Posted in Farming
Tagged CAFO, factory farms, hog confinements, hog factory
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Broken Ballots: Too Much Technology Applied Too Fast
It’s time to read this. It’s time to talk about it. Our elections are at risk due to the use of unauditable technology. The Koch Brothers and the Republicans would rather have us believe that elections are somehow being compromised … Continue reading
Posted in Verified Voting
Tagged ballot systems, election integrity, election systems, verified voting, vote fraud
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Is Scott Walker An Appropriate Role Model For Governor Branstad?
This morning, I read some disturbing news. Governor Branstad has been “inspired” by Wisconsin Governor Walker’s re-call victory to push for his brand of horrendous, anti-worker legislation…in Iowa. And although Walker survived the recall efforts this week, the silver lining … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged Governor Branstad, Iowa Legislature, Iowa Senate, mike gronstal, Scott Walker
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Loebsack: Rural Post Offices Will Remain Open
Dear Friend, In response to the numerous comments and complaints that the US Postal Service (USPS) received regarding Post Office closings, including the many times I shared Iowans’ and my own strong opposition to their plan, USPS has announced that … Continue reading
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John Nichols On The Wisconsin Uprising And Why Walker Survived: Video
John Nichols on Democracy Now! Wednesday, the morning after the Wisconsin recall. John Nichols is the premiere authority on all things Wisconsin. A native Wisconsinite, he has amazing knowledge of its traditions and history. He has been on the ground … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign
Tagged John Nichols, Scott Walker, wisconsin recall
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Suppressing the Vote: New Voter ID Laws
by Ralph Scharnau The great majority of the amendments to the Constitution either assures the recognition of individual rights or extends the franchise. But we are now in an ugly season of intolerance against workers’ rights, women’s rights, and the … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign
Tagged vote suppression, voter ID laws, voting rights
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Have You Voted For Dave Loebsack Yet?
Today June 5, is primary election day. Progressives, if you live in Iowa’s second congressional district and you have not yet voted for Dave Loebsack who is being primaried by a conservadem, please find time today to make sure you … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa
Tagged counties in district 2, dave loebsack, Iowa 2nd Congressional District
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Wisconsin, Democracy’s Firewall Needs Our Help
The Walker recall election is tomorrow, June 5. Right-wing Gov. Scott Walker and Republican Super PACs are plastering the airwaves with vicious attack ads paid for by big money backers. There are no undecided voters left in this race, so … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa
Tagged GOP super pacs, Scott Walker, Walker recall, Wisconsin GOTV, wisconsin recall
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1.3 Million Tires Burning In Iowa City Landfill
Update: Click here for the June 4 update on the plan to extinguish the fire. It is estimated that the equivalent of 1.3 million tires are currently burning on the west side of Iowa City. There is little detailed information … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa City landfill fire, landfill fires, tire fires
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