Category Archives: Congress

A Modest Proposal from Iowa to the US Senate

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Modest Proposal from Iowa to the US Senate by Paul Deaton “It is more a statement of reality, than of cynicism, that Republican senators can be expected to run out the legislative clock for the 111th Congress.“ The 111th … Continue reading →

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Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans React to the Gulf Oil Spill by Paul Deaton “If we knew how to cap Spindletop, it is clear that BP lacks the skills to stop the deep water gusher they created in a timely manner. Unlike the oil … Continue reading →

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An Iowa View of the Midterms

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa View of the Midterms by Paul Deaton “During the question and answer period someone asked, 'What is the strategy to influence our elected officials?' That is a tough one because the question’s construction presumes a separation from our … Continue reading →

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Iowans Support the Troops, So End the Wars

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit by Paul Deaton “It is easy to harp about the size of government and deficit spending. It is easy to say we are “taxed enough already.” What is harder is for congressmen and … Continue reading →

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Bob Krause is Making Contact in Iowa

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa Democratic Congressmen See 15 Challengers File

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan February 2010 Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about US operations in Afghanistan. I'm honored to represent you in Congress. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa's Second … 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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HCAN Health Care Rally at Iowa STate Fair

Posted on August 26, 2009 by bfiacarolinevernon

HCAN “Health Care Can't Wait” Rally at the Iowa State Fair By Caroline Vernon Last Friday on August 21st, Eastern Iowans from Progressive Action for the Common Good, the Quad Cities Federation of Labor, and NAMI of Scott County boarded … Continue reading →

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