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TV Ad Challenges Iowa’s Radioactive Rate Hike Bill

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Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill

Iowans Find Opportunity on Dove Bill by Paul Deaton Janelle Rettig, member of the Iowa Natural Resources Commission and a Johnson County Supervisor, has been receiving mail on establishing a dove hunting season now that the bill has been passed … Continue reading

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Iowa Governor Branstad Responds on Indigent Defense

Iowa Governor Branstad Responds on Indigent Defense [Editor's Note: Earlier this month, the author submitted a letter to Governor Branstad on the failure of the government to fund indigent defense. His staff responded in a timely manner on this important … Continue reading

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Dr. Miller-Meeks and the Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowans had an opportunity to look under the hood of the new Branstad Reynolds administration on April 11 when Iowa Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks appeared at an event organized by the Johnson County Task Force on … Continue reading

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LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA’S 2ND DISTRICT

LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA'S 2ND DISTRICT April 14, 2011LOEBSACK ANNOUNCES FOR RE-ELECTION TO IOWA'S 2ND DISTRICTWith the approval of Iowa's Congressional district lines for 2012 by the state legislature and expected signature by the Governor, Dave Loebsack officially … Continue reading

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Health Care Briefs On The New Law: Preventive Care

Health Care Briefs On The New Law:  Preventive Care by Frank SamuelsonPreventive Care.  The new Health Care Affordability Act encourages and provides preventive care to help prevent, or provide early detection of, illness. This is especially important for seniors for … Continue reading

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Obama: “It’s Not Going To Happen As Long As I Am President”

Obama:  “It's Not Going To Happen As Long As I Am President” President Obama's speech today, as prepared for delivery:The Country We Believe InThe George Washington UniversityWashington, DCApril 13, 2011 “What we've been debating here in Washington for the last … Continue reading

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Fund Raiser For Congressman Loebsack With Guest Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin

</center) Please Join:Jim Hayes, Judy & Bruce Pfohl, Barbara Booth & Thomas Carlisle,Gina Schatteman & Don Sheriff, Tom & Deb Gill, Scott & Kim Smith,Rebecca Reiter, David Osterberg & Kay Johannsen,Craig Morita, James & Victoria Brown   In Welcoming: Congresswoman … Continue reading

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Congressman Dave Loebsack Presents Vet With The World War II Victory Medal

Congressman Dave Loebsack Presents Iowa Veteran With The World War II Victory Medal After long wait, vet awardedNew London man's military record destroyed in fire.By WILLIAM SMITH wsmith@thehawkeye.comNEW LONDON – Many brave soldiers who served during World War II returned … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

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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