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Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Next Week On May 3, 2011, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Afghanistan: What is an Acceptable End-State, and How Do We Get There? Here is the link where written testimony will … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Denise O'Brien in Afghanistan It has been a couple of months since Denise O'Brien reported that she had taken a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to serve in Afghanistan as an agricultural adviser. From Atlantic, Iowa, she … Continue reading →

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Iowa and a Spring Wedding

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Spring Wedding by Paul DeatonWould give almost anything for a few dry days and a chance to enjoy Spring's warmth. There are a lot of reasons. Row crop farmers are way behind last year's planting, with corn … Continue reading →

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Keith Olbermann Announces New Show Details!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Keith Olbermann Announces New Show Details! Current TV is currently available in 75 million homes. Contact Mediacom. Tell them you want Current TV. Current TV website http://current.com/countdown/ BTW, Nuclear power passes Iowa House 68 – 30 -2http://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/pubs/hjweb/pdf/April%2026,%202011.pdf#page=17 individual votes bottom … Continue reading →

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President Obama: “We Do Not Have Time For This Kind Of Silliness”

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Trish Nelson

President Obama: “We Do Not Have Time For This Kind Of Silliness” [Note from BFIA: Below are the president's remarks today to the media and the nation. We would like to say thank you to President Obama for slapping down … Continue reading →

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GOP 2012: Let Us Get Rid Of Medicare, Social Security And Public Schools For You! (Part 2)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Dave Bradley

GOP 2012: Let Us Get Rid Of Medicare, Social Security And Public Schools For You! (Part 2) by Dave Bradley [Click here to read Part 1] Several years back while reading DailyKos, I came across this paragraph in a diary … Continue reading →

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Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Braley and Grassley Hold Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Grassley: Lucas County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 2:15 – 3:15 PMChariton Public Library, Conference Room, 803 Braden Ave., CharitonDecatur County Town MeetingDate/Time: Wednesday April 27, 2011 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Public Health and the 25th Anniversary of Chernobyl Physicians for Social Responsibility Cite Flawed Evacuation Zones & Nuclear Power Health Risks on Chernobyl Anniversary Washington, DC – April 26, 2011 – Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) today cited gross inadequacies … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Stop MidAmerican’s Bill To Bilk BILLIONS From Iowans

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Stop MidAmerican's Bill To Bilk BILLIONS From Iowans 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 … Continue reading →

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Johnson County Puts Out Welcome Mat For Congressman Loebsack

Posted on April 25, 2011 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Rod Sullivan] As you may have heard, Iowa’s Second District US Congressman Dave Loebsack plans to move to Johnson County in an attempt to continue to represent SE Iowa in the US House of Representatives.I … Continue reading →

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