Category Archives: Iowa Legislature

Voices of Iowans Move State Forward

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Voices of Iowans Move State Forward Here is an an excerpt from the newsletter of state Rep.Tom Courtney, passed on to BFIA by a friend who lives in Muscatine County. Senator Courtney serves the people of Iowa's Senate District 44: … Continue reading →

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Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer by Paul Deaton During a week of tornado sightings, record heat and hailstorms, the Iowa House of Representatives debated and then passed HF 697, an omnibus budget bill. The Republican majority sought compromise in … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls by Paul Deaton On Wednesday, Meghan Malloy of Iowa Independent reported that Governor Branstad's office received 204 calls over the budget gridlock in Des Moines. We are reporting on 204 phone calls? This is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Legislature Gridlocked Over Budget by Paul Deaton Adjournment sine die by the Iowa Legislature seems unlikely any time soon. The Senate Democratic majority cannot find common ground with House Republican Majority on the budget, the budget must be approved … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Republicans Show Their Mettle

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Des Moines, Iowa May 6, 2011 – Today, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy released a statement saying, “Once again, House Republicans are governing in an extremist fashion. Because of the budget standoff, all representatives in the Iowa House were sent … Continue reading →

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Iowa and a Spring Wedding

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Spring Wedding by Paul DeatonWould give almost anything for a few dry days and a chance to enjoy Spring's warmth. There are a lot of reasons. Row crop farmers are way behind last year's planting, with corn … 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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Will the Iowa Legislature Go Nuclear?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Will the Iowa Legislature Go Nuclear? by Paul DeatonThe answer to this question about House File 561/Senate File 390 is maybe. House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-12) indicated there is “strong bipartisan support” for House File 561 during a recent … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: The session is winding down and this will be our last Weekend Recap of Iowa State Capitol News in 2011. ] … 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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