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Common Sense Abortion Facility Bill Introduced By Senator Bolkcom

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Common Sense Abortion Facility Bill Introduced By Senator Bolkcom Statement from Senator Joe Bolkcom [Tuesday]  “What I won’t do is endanger a woman’s health and safety. As the House-passed bill is drafted right now, there’s no exception for life of … Continue reading →

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Death Of Bin Laden Can Mean Choosing To Walk The Path Of Peace

Posted on May 11, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

Death Of Bin Laden Can Mean Choosing To Walk The Path Of Peace by Ed Flaherty Published in May 7th Des Moines Register The death of Osama bin Laden presents a historic opportunity for the United States.  We can take advantage … Continue reading →

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Congratulate President Obama And Ask Him To Bring Troops Home

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Congratulate President Obama And Ask Him To Bring Troops Home This was in our inbox today from Dailykos.com.  Click here to congratulate President Obama on concluding the search for Osama bin Laden, and ask him to bring our troops home … Continue reading →

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Bad Week For Republicans

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Bad Week For Republicans Making an Exception for Osama bin LadenBy Donald Kaul – (To read the entire article, go to otherwords.org)I don't like to exult in the death of people, not even people I don't like. I think it's … Continue reading →

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Shock Doctrine, ALEC and Iowa

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Dave Bradley

McTaxcuts – Shock Doctrine, ALEC and Iowa by Dave Bradley “Should this bill get passed, cities and counties could lose up to 40% of their revenue. I asked our local city manager what that would mean. He told me that … Continue reading →

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Christie Vilsack Listening Tour

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Christie Vilsack Listening Tour When I announced that I was exploring the possibility of representing Iowa in the U.S. House of Representatives, I was shocked — and humbled — by the outpouring of support that flooded in.  People I’ve met … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 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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Thank you, President Obama

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Thank you, President Obama Osama Bin Laden, the terrorist who masterminded the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, is now, ten years later, finally dead. We will not repeat the popular media narratives on this blog … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Wants to Make it in Iowa

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Washington, D.C. May 6, 2011 Dear Constituent: Last week, I completed my Make It In Iowa tour through the Second District.  This tour allowed me to meet with many employers, small businesses, and hardworking Iowans throughout the Second District. I … 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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