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Iowans Fight Back Against GOP Assault On Labor

Posted on March 21, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Iowans Fight Back Against GOP Assault On Labor  by Tracy Kurowski photos by Dick Fallow Davenport, Iowa On Saturday, March 19, 2011, over 400 people attended a labor rally in Davenport, Iowa, to stand up for working people in Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Iowa Statewide Peace Rally

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Statewide Peace Rally by Paul DeatonAbout 100 people rallied at Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines on Saturday to demonstrate support for an end to U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Speakers included Ed Flaherty – President, Iowa Veterans … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is first in a series of posts on the financial impacts to rate payers of MidAmerican Energy's proposal for nuclear power in Iowa.] Senate File 390 and House … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the tenth week … Continue reading →

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Congressman Dave Loebsack Supports Public Broadcasting

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Congressman Dave Loebsack Supports Public Broadcasting Washington, DCMarch 18, 2011 I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to supporting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).  As a long-time listener of the programming offered by Iowa Public Radio … Continue reading →

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Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace and Populism This Weekend

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace And Populism This Weekend robber baron: an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as of natural resources, governmental influence, or low wage scales); a business owner … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Raw Milk Bill – Dead for 2011 Session

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Raw Milk Bill – Dead for 2011 Session by Paul Deaton On Tuesday, Blog for Iowa received word that HF 394, the Raw Milk Bill, was done for the 2011 Session. According to sources at the capitol, the measure … Continue reading →

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Liquidating The American Dream

Posted on March 17, 2011 by bfiasamosborne

Liquidating the American Dream The Obstructed View:  Random Thoughts From An Idle Mind by Sam OsborneRe: Representative Wenthe Statehouse News 3-11-11Dear Rep. Wenthe,I will certainly support you in your effort to maintain what has become rusting and rotting infrastructure; however … Continue reading →

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Daylight Time – When The GOP Turns The Clock Back 120 Years

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Daylight Time – When The GOP Turns The Clock Back 120 Years by Dave Bradley Daylight time has begun. Republicans continue to try to turn their clocks back 120 years.  Democrats continue to turn the clock forward to try to … Continue reading →

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Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate Please thank your Democratic legislators and don't forget to mention this to voters when it's time to GOTV next year. Collective bargaining bill DOA in Iowa Senate – Iowa Independent “The chairman … Continue reading →

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