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GOP: How Low Can They Go?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Dave Bradley

GOP: How Low Can They Go? by Dave Bradley I can’t think of a more odious statement in political life than that uttered by Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said Monday that if Congress passes … Continue reading →

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BFIA Attends Local Budget Meetings

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

BFIA Attends Local Budget Meetings by Trish Nelson BFIA editors went to our respective budget meetings last night hosted by our state representatives and senators. I went home afterwards even more depressed and had a couple of, not exactly nightmares … Continue reading →

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Branstad And Iowa GOP Want To Deny Iowa Passenger Rail Funds

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Branstad And Iowa GOP Want To Deny Iowa Passenger Rail Funds Branstad should lead on passenger rail by Senator Matt McCoy of Des MoinesGovernor Branstad, it is time to tell us where you stand on passenger rail and Iowa’s transportation … Continue reading →

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Rally In Des Moines Wednesday: NO FREE LUNCH For Fat Cats

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Rally In Des Moines Wednesday:  NO FREE LUNCH For Fat Cats! WILPF.org  Corporations vs. Democracy CampaignMoveToAmend.org  On Wednesday, May 25th Governor Terry Branstad is inviting a few of his closet friends (and largest contributors) to lunch to discuss Iowa's Energy … Continue reading →

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Debt Run Up By Rich Will Be Paid By Poor

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Debt Run Up By Rich Will Be Paid By Poor by Dave Bradley Republicans throughout the country have been catching hell for voting in favor of the Paul Ryan budget which among other things contains a death blow for Medicare … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Boeing V National Labor Relations Board

Posted on May 23, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Boeing V National Labor Relations Board by Tracy Kurowski It’s the Confederates Versus the Union 150 years later, same horrible story of bigoted plutocratic stubbornness and the inevitable success of the people. The good news about the stink … Continue reading →

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Progressives and Iowa Food Prices

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Progressives and Iowa Food Prices by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is first in a series of articles about food and food pricing].Why would a lime would cost $0.69 in one store and $0.44 in another five miles away, a … 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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Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter by Paul DeatonWhen a descendent of founding father John Adams was in Iowa this week, it was occasion to take notice. Elliott Adams, President of Veterans for Peace, was here for a series … Continue reading →

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