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Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Celebration Through the Eyes of One Progressive

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Paul Deaton

“…and your friends, baby, they treat you like a guest” – Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane Blog for Iowa regular contributor and progressive activist, Paul Deaton, spent the day in Des Moines taking in the annual party ritual known as … Continue reading →

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Krause to Grassley: Agree to Public Option for Increased Medicare Reimbursements in Iowa

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Krause to Grassley: Agree to Public Option for Increased Iowa Medicare Reimbursements      “An increase in Medicare reimbursement rates will benefit all Iowans.” – Bob  KrauseBob Krause, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, is challenging Senator Charles Grassley to … Continue reading →

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New Head of FCC Confirmed by Senate

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Trish Nelson

New Head of FCC Confirmed by Senate Broadcasting & Cable Great news!  The FCC has a new chairman!  And speaking of filing FCC complaints (scroll down to yesterday's blog post) –  maybe IBLTV will finally get some action on the … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s WHO Radio Crosses the Line – File Your FCC Complaint Here

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa's WHO Radio Crosses the Line – File Your FCC Complaint Here “I might just remind you hell is a really hot, really forever place.” – Steve Deace, WHO Radio Talk Show Host, M-F 4-7. BFIA found this video on … Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Grassley Challenger Krause Talks to BFIA about Sotomayor, Going Green, and Campaign Strategy (Part II)

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Challenger Krause Talks to BFIA about Sotomayor, Going Green, and Campaign Strategy (Part II) Blog for Iowa spoke with the (still unchallenged) Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Bob Krause of Fairfield earlier this month.  Today in the second of … Continue reading →

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Grassley Hosting Fundraiser With Mortgage Industry Lobbyists, After Opposing Cramdown

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Hosting Fundraiser With Mortgage Industry Lobbyists, After Opposing Cramdown Huffingtonpost.com “Sen. Grassley appears to be cashing in from the mortgage bankers for his recent vote to prevent bankruptcy judges from renegotiating the terms of mortgages in order to prevent … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: The House Democrats’ Proposal

Posted on June 23, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: The House Democrats’ Proposal by Alta Price, M.D. I am home for two days, between one of those non-relaxing, hectic vacations and heading off to D.C. to lobby for health care reform (see Karen Metcalf’s post … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa’s Running Conversation! Hot Topic: Health Care

Posted on June 22, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa’s Running Conversation! Current Hot Topic: Health Care Several people have expressed an interest in being able to have a running conversation on Blog for Iowa.  It seems feasible now that we actually have quite a few people … Continue reading →

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Interstate 80 Iowa

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Interstate 80 Iowa YouTube.com

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Happy Birthday, FCC?

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Happy Birthday, FCC? The FCC at 75:  For Diversity, a History of Shame, a Future of Hope Everett C. Parker and David Honig The following is an excerpt of an exclusive op-ed for Broadcasting & Cable. Too long to post … Continue reading →

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