Category Archives: Internet Issues

Iowa Will Have Expanded Broadband Internet Access

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

 Something good came out of the Iowa legislature this session. IowaHouse.org/StatehouseNews/6-24-15 A bipartisan bill to expand broadband internet access to more homes, schools and businesses was signed into law by Governor Branstad last week. The bill also contains language regarding … Continue reading →

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Verizon Buys AOL; Net Neutrality Loses

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember how you felt 30 or so years ago when you could finally afford cable TV and you felt like you were getting out from under the grip of corporate media? Now you could see news without the corporate filter! … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Republicans Totally Bankrupt On Ideas

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The fiasco in Indiana exposes the Republican Tea Party for what it has become – a party totally devoid of any ideas on issues, totally indifferent to the citizens of this country and totally committed to only one goal – … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To Discuss Expanding Broadband In Rural Areas

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Loebsack to Discuss Expanding Rural Broadband in Columbus Junction, Fairfield and Wellman Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting Columbus Junction, Fairfield and Wellman on MONDAY, March 9th, to meet with local elected and … Continue reading →

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President Obama Thanks Activists For Net Neutrality

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would also like to say congratulations and thank you to all of the internet users in Iowa who contacted the FCC on the issue of net neutrality.  It is because you participated that the free and open … Continue reading →

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Republicans Attempt To Beat Back Net Neutrality Rules

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from DemocracyforAmerica.com: “Net Neutrality Opponents Go To War.” That was the headline of Huffington Post’s Net Neutrality article on Thursday — and it hits the nail on the head. Corporate internet providers and their allies in Congress are … Continue reading →

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Almost There – Making Sure Net Neutrality Happens

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Here is an action alert from Freepress reminding us that we must not drop the ball before it’s over the goal line. Freepress.net It’s Here: FCC’s Net Neutrality Plan It’s official: This morning FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler laid out his … Continue reading →

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Killing Internet Neutrality: Republicans Go On The Attack

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Here we go again. After a long delay and much hemming and hawing, it was beginning to look like FCC Chair Tom Wheeler was about to the right thing and propose new FCC rules for internet neutrality. One of the … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Broadband Plan – Full Cedar Falls Speech

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

 

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Loebsack Statement On President Obama’s Broadband Announcement

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Cedar Falls, IA – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today as he traveled with President Obama to Cedar Falls for his announcement on his plans to provide more Americans with access to fast and affordable broadband. Loebsack was … Continue reading →

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