Author Archives: Trish Nelson

ALEC Voter ID Law Will Make It Harder For Students To Vote

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Here is an excellent piece found on the College & Young Democrats of Iowa site about the terrible voter ID bill which everyone should contact your legislator about.  We would like to add one  more teensy tiny little detail about … Continue reading →

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Senator Bolkcom: Pass Working Familes Tax Cut First

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Senator Joe Bolkcom, Democrat – Iowa City, Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, stands up for working Iowans.   “No tax cut will pass the Senate Ways and Means Committee before the ‘working families tax cut’ is passed for … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Berkley Bedell, Mother Jones

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Natural Disasters In The U.S. And Nuclear Power: Why Iowans Are Getting Involved

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Legislature is considering enacting a law to subsidize the nuclear power industry this session. Let’s Get Together, Act and SHUT DOWN this Legislation “Natural Disasters in the U.S. and Nuclear Power” is the topic of a talk by … Continue reading →

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Occupiers To Retake Peoples Park

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Occupy action alert from Ed Fallon Dear Friends, I have important, breaking news to share with you: In response to the decision by City of Des Moines officials to no longer allow Occupy Des Moines to remain at Stewart Square, … Continue reading →

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Are You Eligible For Earned Income Tax Credit?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

BFIA readers, according to Rep. Dave Loebsack, there were many Iowa families who were eligible, but did not receive the EITC last year.  Let’s help our congressman spread the word to our fellow Iowans about this savings.  Please pass this … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need To Know About How To Start Your Own Community Radio Station

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

In December of 2010 the House and Senate passed the Local Community Radio Act by voice vote in both chambers. Reps. Dave Loebsack (D) and Tom Latham (R) were co-sponsors of this important legislation.  President Obama signed the LPFM act … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Need To Hear From Public

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

G** advocate groups and the NR* are pushing a new law in the Iowa legislature.   HF *** would make it even more ok than it already is for someone to kill someone as long as they feel threatened (even if … Continue reading →

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President Obama: “I Intend To Fight Obstructionism With Action”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Congressman Loebsack’s Reaction to President Obama’s State Of The Union Address

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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