Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

A Catalog Of Trump’s Worst Atrocities

LEST WE FORGET THE HORRORS: A CATALOG OF TRUMP’S WORST CRUELTIES, COLLUSIONS, CORRUPTIONS, AND CRIMES Thus begins the a long list of Trump’s atrocities that mcsweeney’s.net editors began documenting early in in the Trump administration. In their own words: “Early … Continue reading

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Rep. Loebsack Praises Passage of Infrastructure Bill

Dave Loebsack Praises House Passage of Legislation to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure Bill contains Loebsack priorities, including funding for expanded broadband access, bus transit, building energy efficient schools Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today praised House passage of HR 2, … Continue reading

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How To Un-Steal The 2020 Election

Yes this is a shameless pitch to buy this book, but it’s probably a really good idea and we’re not getting a kickback so go get the book and learn how to un-steal 2020.  The only way Republicans win is … Continue reading

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Grassley: Fox News Falling Down On The Job

In case there is any doubt that Fox News exists as a propaganda network to support Republicans, specifically Donald Trump, Grassley just put his foot in it so if you don’t know, now you know. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/29/grassley-fox-news-trump-second-term-agenda-question/3282986001/ WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck … Continue reading

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Stacey Abrams Reveals GOP Vote Suppression Strategy For 2020

Stacey Abrams was on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell last week. It was a short don’t-blink-you-might-miss-it segment but so important to know what we are up against looking forward to November. “Republicans have a battle plan. They are planning … Continue reading

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Democrats Loebsack, Finkenauer, Axne Looking Out For Iowans Not Corporations

 Loebsack joins Finkenauer and Axne to Introduce Legislation to Protect Mobile and Manufactured Home Residents WASHINGTON, DC – Today, [Friday] Congressman Dave Loebsack joined with Congresswomen Abby Finkenauer and Cindy Axne to introduce the Helping Owners Meet Essential Standards (HOMES) … Continue reading

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Bayer Settles On Roundup Lawsuits

With all the literally life threatening news that is coming out from Washington DC and our various state capitols this little item nearly slipped through unnoticed Late Wednesday night / early Thursday morning. From the Guardian:  Bayer agrees to $10.9bn … Continue reading

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And Now A Word From Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt from CNN:   “Donald Trump has been the worst president this country has ever had. And I don’t say that hyperbolically. He is. But he is a consequential president. And he has brought this country in three short … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: July 4th Is Saturday Edition

This is a good time to remember that our press is free . Folks like Molly Ivins showed us what a free press can do (3 minutes) America has always been a work in progress. There has always been a … Continue reading

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Progress Iowa ACA Call With Congressional Leaders

The Progress Iowa call took place at nearly the same time as candidate Joe Biden was making a speech on the ACA: Progress Iowa <press@progressiowa.org> For Immediate Release: June 25, 2020 Contact: Ivy Beckenholdt, (515) 259-0394 Sen. Wyden, Majority Leader Hoyer, Rep. Cicilline … Continue reading

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