Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

We Need Dave in Congress

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Trish Nelson

We got mail from former IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky: You and I both know why you’re getting another email asking for money. It’s no secret that September 30th is the next FEC fundraising deadline. And you’re probably getting a boatload … Continue reading →

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The Best Voter Suppression Money Can Buy

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Important. The Donald put the fox in charge of the hen house.

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Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine and Return Our Country to Sanity

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Bring Back The Fairness Doctrine. The Fairness Doctrine is constitutional, sets guidelines for honest and equitable newscasting and editorial, and is necessary due to media consolidation.“The Fairness Doctrine has been constitutionally upheld by the Supreme Court. It was the law … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Democratic Events in Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Boone, Des Moines, Iowa City, Okoboji

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Trish Nelson

 And now a word from Senator Rob Hogg, Senate Democratic Leader Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., “Ask Your Senator” – join me to learn more about what state government does and how the legislative process works in the … Continue reading →

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Why Would The Senate Vote To Kill ACA When No One Wants That To Happen?

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Dave Bradley

7 minutes Just a thought passing though my mind after another day of getting no answer from the Ernst office once again and the usual surly response at the Grassley office. I have a couple questions and some ruminations about … Continue reading →

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RELEASE: REYNOLDS BUDGET CRISIS FORCES IOWA TO BORROW MILLIONS

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Bradley

http://www.ReynoldsBudgetCrisis.com For Immediate Release: September 20, 2017 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 REYNOLDS BUDGET CRISIS FORCES IOWA TO BORROW MILLIONS Borrowing $13 million to cover budget shortfall like ‘rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic’ Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa today called on … Continue reading →

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Equifax: This Is A Huge Thing

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Bradley

20 minutes –   Based on the relatively small amount of coverage given by corporate media you would get the impression that the theft of vital information from nearly 60% of adult Americans (see video above) is no big deal. … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Addresses Democrats At Third Annual Brews and BBQ

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Trish Nelson

For part 2 and more, click here.

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ACA Repeal is Back: Joni Ernst Town Halls in Iowa City, Corydon, Charles City

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Tell Joni Ernst how you feel about her previous and future votes to repeal your health care. She has already voted for repeal three times. Ernst voted for Repeal and Replace.  She voted for partial repeal. She voted for “skinny” … Continue reading →

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Hope is Back!

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Trish Nelson
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