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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's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill Washington, D.C. May 5, 2011 –  Iowa's Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack was an original co-sponsor of HR 1735, a bill to require the President to transmit to Congress a plan with time … Continue reading →

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Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons by Paul Deaton In a recent letter, Senator Chuck Grassley (D-IA) expressed his disagreement with ratification of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and said, “should the Senate consider a treaty relating to tactical … Continue reading →

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Greet Cindy Sheehan In Des Moines On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Greet Cindy Sheehan In Des Moines On Mother's Day iowaprogressives.org/Ten Reasons why there should be a “standing room only” crowd to greet Cindy Sheehan on Mother’s Day1. It’s caucus time–progressive peacemakers need Cindy’s reinforcement.2. Among her credentials: Graduated with honors … Continue reading →

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41 Years After Kent State Shootings – Remembering May 4, 1970

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Today is the 41st anniversary of the Kent State shootings of student anti-war protestors by National Guardsmen…four students were killed, nine wounded.  Video   “In 12.53 seconds, 28 Guardsmen got off 61 to 67 shots..”  This famous photograph was taken … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart On Death of Osama Bin Laden

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Jon Stewart On Death of Osama Bin Laden Jon Stewart honorably acknowledged that he is “too close to this to be objective” then did some very funny Bin Laden jokes before offering this perspective:“The face of the Arab world in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 2, 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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The People’s Budget

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The People’s Budget by Dave Bradley While cruising the Sunday morning talking heads, I came across Marco Rubio of Florida defending the Paul Ryan budget by stating “Those that are knocking Ryan’s budget have no ideas of their own.” Well, … Continue reading →

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Immigrants On An Iowa Roof

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Immigrants On An Iowa Roof by Paul Deaton While walking in the neighborhood last fall it was hard not to notice a gang of 21 roofers working on a neighbor's house. The job of removing and replacing the shingles took … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Starting from Scratch

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Starting from Scratch by Paul Deaton This week, a group of Iowa Democrats were sitting around a table talking about redistricting and the 2012 campaign. Everyone at the table was a veteran of many campaigns and present were … Continue reading →

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