Category Archives: Jobs

Bush Job Approval Ratings Take Another Dive

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Bush Job Approval Ratings Take Another Dive American Research Group, Inc. If it's not on TV, is it real?  You would never know this if you get your news from television, but “W”  is not doing so well with the … Continue reading →

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Homelessness on the Rise in Iowa, Families Affected Most

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Homelessness on the Rise in Iowa, Families Affected Most Iowa Policy Project Just over 21,000 Iowans were homeless during 2005, an increase of 2,688 people since 1999. Families with children now make up the majority of all homeless households in … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17 Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa's Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair wages, and a healthy future for our community … Continue reading →

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Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18 Who:  THOMAS FRANK,  author of What's The Matter With Kansas? – How Conservatives Won the Heart of America Where:  Drake University – Bulldog Theater, Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Iowa AFSCME Drive to Organize Registered Home Childcare Providers

Posted on January 11, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa AFSCME Drive to Organize Registered Home Childcare Providers Mark Smith, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO) has announced that AFSCME Council 61 is conducting a vigorous campaign to organize registered home childcare providers. Joining AFSCME will not … Continue reading →

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Non-partisan ‘Families’ Focuses on Middle-Class Economic Issues

Posted on December 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Non-partisan 'Families' Focuses on Middle-Class Economic Issues The Dyersville Commercial The following is an excerpt from a story in the December 14, 2005 issue of  The Dyersville Commercial, a small town paper that still provides excellent reporting on local topics … Continue reading →

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES

Posted on December 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES   ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE EAST MOLINE, IL, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND NEARLY 400 OTHERS IN A CROWDED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  WE HAD GATHERED TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON A PROPOSED HOG … Continue reading →

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Destitute But Still A Believer In Intelligent Design

Posted on December 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Destitute But Still A Believer In 'Intelligent Design' MinutemanMedia.Org – op-ed voices of reason   by Donald Kaul   Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington columnist for the Des Moines Register.   I’ve been retired five years now (I … Continue reading →

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Greenspan Predicts Deficits Built by Nussle Could Lead to a Reduction in Benefits for Baby Boomers

Posted on December 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Greenspan Predicts Deficits Built by Nussle Could Lead to a Reduction in Benefits for Baby Boomers Iowa Democrats.Org DES MOINES – Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said the budget deficits, which have exploded under House Budget Chair Jim Nussle, … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque

Posted on December 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair taxes, and a healthy future for our community Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:00-8:30 … Continue reading →

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