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Why FCC Commissioner Copps Voted No On The Comcast/NBC-Universal Merger

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Why Copps Voted No by Dave Bradley Here is an excerpt from democratic FCC commissioner Michael Copps' dissent of the FCC approval of the Comcast/NBC-Universal merger: Click here to read the entire opinion “But at the end of the day, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on January 24, 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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Labor Update: Taxpayer- Subsidized Keokuk Company Locks Out Workers

Posted on January 24, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Taxpayer-Subsidized Keokuk Company Locks Out Workers The following letter was read at Thursday's meeting of the Iowa Department of Economic Development by Mark Cooper, President of the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor on behalf of the Quad … Continue reading →

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BFIA’s Special Comment on Keith Olbermann

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Trish Nelson

BFIA's 'Special Comment' on Keith Olbermann by Trish Nelson “Keith Olbermann’s abrupt departure from MSNBC should be another wake-up call to American progressives about the fragile foothold that liberal-oriented fare now has for only a few hours on one corporate … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Members Support Overturning Citizens United

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa House Members Support Overturning Citizens United On the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Citizens United, a group of 18 Iowa state representatives has introduced a resolution seeking to overturn the ruling that has allowed corporations to … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Mike Ferner for Iowa Progressives

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Lessons from Mike Ferner for Iowa Progressives by Paul DeatonWhen Iowa progressives consider parting statements issued this week, Keith Olbermann's departure from Countdown on MSNBC is probably not the most significant. No, not Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) or Senator Kent … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack Supports SOU Seating Plan

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Dave Loebsack Supports SOU Seating Plan by Paul Deaton Does it really matter where members of Congress sit during President Obama's State of the Union Address next Tuesday? Of Iowa's seven members of Congress, only Second District's Dave Loebsack … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 22, 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 second week … Continue reading →

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Wheels Turning for the 2012 Iowa Caucuses

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Wheels Turning for the 2012 Iowa Caucuses by Paul DeatonIn a New York Times story, Jeff Zeleny reported that President Obama will close the office of political affairs at the White House and transfer those duties to the Democratic National … Continue reading →

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On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On the Lande Appointment to Iowa DNR by Paul Deaton When Governor-elect Branstad appointed Muscatine attorney Roger Lande to become the next Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, progressives viewed the appointment with skepticism. Simply put, he lacks … Continue reading →

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