Category Archives: Barack Obama

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament by President Barack Obama“In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by … Continue reading →

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What Iowans Need to Hear about National Security

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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State of the Union: A Blog for Iowa Perspective

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“While policy wonks may not have heard enough about their favorite things in the State of the Union Address, seven minutes was enough to make the point that the work is getting done.” Having waited for a couple of months … Continue reading →

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Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit

Posted on January 19, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit By Caroline VernonWashington, DC – On January 13th, SEIU/Change That Works and health care reform coalition partners mobilized labor members and health care advocates from across the country for a national … Continue reading →

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President Obama Reverses Bush Anti-Labor Policies; Jobs Still Needed

Posted on December 14, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

President Obama Reverses Bush Anti-Labor Policies; Jobs Still Needed by Tracy KurowskiAs I reflect on President Obama’s first year in office, it’s difficult for me to not think about the painful chapter on post-Apartheid South Africa in Naomi Klein’s book … Continue reading →

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Obama: Internet for All!

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Obama:  Internet for All!  FreePress.netPresident-elect Barack Obama on Thursday delivered his first major speech on our national recovery, pledging to “put the American Dream within reach of the American people.” A major component of this plan, according to Obama, is … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31 Iowa's early vote total has now reached 400,829, with that number being made up of Democrats — 48.3%, Republicans — 28.6%, and No Party — 23.1%, according … Continue reading →

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Leach Endorses Obama

Posted on August 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Leach Endorses Obama By Sam Garchik Jim Leach voiced his support for Obama. What a good Veep he would make, no? By the way, what's taking Obama so long to figure out his choice?

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell – Secret Rove Election Map

Posted on July 30, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Don't Ask, Don't Tell – Secret Rove Election Map By Sam Garchik One of my sources sent this to me. Its a good first look at the election, courtesy of Rove and Co.

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We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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