Category Archives: Calls to Action

Medicaid Expansion Will Be Good For Iowa

BFIA Action Alert:  We must not let Governor Branstad and the Iowa GOP throw away federal funds that would benefit tens of thousands of people in Iowa by providing access to affordable health care. Public pressure is the only way … Continue reading

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Iowa National Day of Service Events

From Sue Dvorsky, Chair, Iowa Democratic Party This weekend, the First and Second Families are continuing the tradition they started four years ago with a National Day of Service on January 19th, 2013. To honor the life and legacy of … Continue reading

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Join A Day Of Action At The Iowa State Capitol

Reminder from Citizens For Community Improvement cci.org The buzz is already building for our big “Money Out, People In” Kickoff at the Capitol next Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 9–4 pm. Did you catch the great write up in the Des … Continue reading

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Five Things We Learned At The Capitol

from David Goodner, Iowa CCI Yesterday, more than 30 CCI watchdogs, like you, from across the state testified at public hearings on economic development, budget and tax policy, and we made a big impact. Here’s the full press roundup that gives … Continue reading

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How We Can Fight Branstad’s Bad Budget Plan

Taking on Branstad’s Bad Budget Plan: The Truth about Iowa’s Budget and Tax Policy https://Taking on Branstad’s Budget There is an important role for our government to play and it needs to be funded (and allocated) fairly. Join us  Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Fiscal Cliff Caroling This Weekend In Ames, Des Moines

Action Alert from Progress Iowa With Congress back in session, it’s time for Chuck Grassley and Tom Latham to work for us and end the Bush tax cuts for the top 2%. Tell Sen. Grassley and Rep. Latham it’s time … Continue reading

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How You Can Help Congress End The Bush Tax Cuts For The Top 2%

CALL CONGRESS NOW! Find Senators Grassley and Harkin @ Senate.gov. Find Reps. King, Boswell, Latham, Braley and Loebsack @ House.gov. Watch this 64-second video of how easy it is to call Congress.. For a simple guide on how to call … Continue reading

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Save The UI Center For Human Rights

From the Physicians For Social Responsibility – Iowa Chapter website: Save the UI Center for Human Rights (UICHR) Campaign The University of Iowa plans to close the UICHR.in a decision made without input from UI students, faculty, and the state-wide … Continue reading

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Feed Iowa Families. Pass the Farm Bill.

The evidence is everywhere, in bone-dry fields across the state–Steve King has failed Iowa farmers. Worse yet, he’s proud of the reason he has failed to deliver a farm bill that provides desperately needed drought relief. He believes it’s more … Continue reading

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Road Trip! Head to Madison This Weekend For Fighting Bob Fest XI

http://www.fightingbobfest.org/ Fighting Bob Fest Kick Off @ The Goodman Community Center in Madison this Friday night Phil Donahue and Norm Solomon will headline the Fighting Bob Fest kick off event this Friday night, September 14. Doors will open at 5:30 … Continue reading

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