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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With Republicans controlling Terrace Hill and the Iowa House of Representatives, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol … Continue reading →

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2011 Guide to Visiting the Iowa Capitol

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

2011 Guide to Visiting the Iowa State Capitol by Paul Deaton The 2011 Iowa Legislature convenes on January 10 and the new year has been flush with preparations to let our elected officials know where we stand. Across the state, … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Want To Lead State Backwards

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa GOP Want To Lead State Backwards We received this note from OneIowa yesterday, and it prompted us to donate.  Please help with a contribution  if you can.When the new House Majority Leader Kraig Paulsen was asked what he hopes … Continue reading →

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Local Community Radio Act Signed By President Obama

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Local Community Radio Act Signed By President Obama by Dave Bradley A Radio Station In Your Hands Is Worth 500 Channels of Mush: The Role of Community Radio in the Struggle Against Corporate Domination of Media – Prometheus Radio Project … Continue reading →

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Iowa: A Gun In Every Pot

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa:  A Gun In Every Pot  More people in Iowa can carry concealed weapons now, thanks to a new law. On Jan. 1, Iowa officially became a “shall carry” state. Under the new law, permits to carry weapons cannot be … Continue reading →

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Get Ready For A “Republican Winter”

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Get Ready For A “Republican Winter” by Dave Bradley One of the major differences between the Democratic and Republican parties is which areas of our existence they wish to have governmental control over in our lives. Republicans use government to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on January 4, 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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Where Did The Tea Party’s Anti-Government Ideas Come From ?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Where Did The Tea Party's Anti-Government Ideas Come From? “Consider the impacts of the Tea Party Movement that arose after President Obama took office. A non-election agenda was initiated to frame the debate around anti-government sentiments. It’s veneer of grassroots … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Guide to the 2011 Legislative Session

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Guide to the 2011 Legislative Session by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: Links were updated to reflect the new Iowa General Assembly web site on January 13, 2011]. Looking ahead to the 2011 Iowa legislative session, it is … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: With the transition in the Governor's office and legislature, a lot of news is expected from the Iowa Capitol. Following is … Continue reading →

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