Category Archives: Calls to Action

Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Grassley: Lucas County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 2:15 – 3:15 PMChariton Public Library, Conference Room, 803 Braden Ave., CharitonDecatur County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl Physicians for Social Responsibility Cite Flawed Evacuation Zones & Nuclear Power Health Risks on Chernobyl Anniversary Washington, DC –  April 26, 2011 – Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) today cited gross inadequacies … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Stop MidAmerican’s Bill To Bilk BILLIONS From Iowans

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Stop MidAmerican's Bill To Bilk BILLIONS From Iowans 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 … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Problem

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Problem by Paul Deaton A topic related to nuclear power has been inadequately covered during Iowa's debate over HF 561/SF 390 and new nuclear reactors. It is the issue of what to do with one … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Students Rally For Teachers

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City Students Rally For Teachers Update: About 40 teachers and supporters rallied Monday afternoon to protest the planned elimination of 22 teachers.   The Iowa City Press-Citizen reported today that the Iowa City School District will cut 22 teaching … Continue reading →

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TV Ad Challenges Iowa’s Radioactive Rate Hike Bill

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill by Paul Deaton Janelle Rettig, member of the Iowa Natural Resources Commission and a Johnson County Supervisor, has been receiving mail on establishing a dove hunting season now that the bill has been passed … Continue reading →

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2010 Iowa Impaired Waters Map

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

2010 Iowa Impaired Waters Map Another Map That Matters – Iowa Water Quality At Risk: Impaired Waters In All 99 Iowa Counties Iowa's Water & Land Legacy will be holding a PRESS CONFERENCE at the State Capitol THURSDAY morning (9:15 … Continue reading →

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HF589/SF431 – Recordings in Animal Facilities

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Trish Nelson

HF589/SF431 – Recordings in Animal Facilities   by Mary LaHay, Iowa Voters for Companion AnimalsIn 2010, our organization worked with other concerned Iowans to improve oversight of Iowa’s commercial dog-breeding facilities, resulting in the passage of HF2280 (aka the Puppy … Continue reading →

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Is Your Republican State Legislator A Member Of ALEC?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Is there any aspect of governing that multi-national corporations do not own within the Republican Party? When we vote for a local legislator, our expectation is that he or she will be somewhat attuned to local interests. We are under … Continue reading →

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