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Another Free Trade Agreement Will Impact Iowans

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Another Free Trade Agreement Will Impact Iowans by Paul Deaton Blog for Iowa has covered the South Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement since Colin Powell visited Cedar Rapids, Iowa to help dedicate the Iowa Korean War memorial at Veterans Stadium … Continue reading →

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Iowans Will Accept the Affordable Care Act

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Will Accept the Affordable Care Act by Paul Deaton Each passing day diminishes the likelihood of repealing the Affordable Care Act in the 112th Congress. In explaining the law, the insurance companies are also creating a grassroots awareness of … Continue reading →

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Energy Advocacy for Iowa Progressives

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Energy Advocacy for Iowa Progressives by Paul Deaton “With a burgeoning world population, expected to reach between 8 and 10 billion people by the year 2050, the prognosis for controlling release of additional greenhouse gases is poor if we don't … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Dave Loebsack on the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act December 2, 2010 Dear Constituent,Given your interest in improving school meals and nutrition for Iowa's children, it's my pleasure to let you know that today the House of Representatives passed the … Continue reading →

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44,000 Iowans Declared Financial Casualties In GOP War With Obama Administration

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

44,000 Iowans Declared Financial Casualties In GOP War With Obama Administration By David VanThournout We’ll it appears that the Grumpy Old Party has a soft spot for the mega-wealthy but not for the average hard working and out of a … Continue reading →

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Iowa, Indonesia and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa, Indonesia and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty by Paul Deaton“It is a sad day when Indonesia is willing to lead on a ban of nuclear testing, and the United States is not. Such an idea should give Iowans pause.“Little … Continue reading →

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Getting Media Right: A Call to Action

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Columbia Journalism School & the New America Foundation invite you to hear a strong challenge to the current state of media policyGetting Media Right: A Call to ActionAn address by FCC Commissioner Michael CoppsIntroduction byBILL MOYERSPresident, The Schumann Center for … Continue reading →

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Rebooting The American Dream by Thom Hartmann: Creating A New Narrative

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Trish Nelson

“Rebooting The American Dream” by Thom Hartmann: Creating A New Narrative Thom Hartmann, America's most popular progressive radio host, prolific writer, and much more, has made his most recent work, Rebooting the American Dream available free exclusively on Truthout.org.  If … Continue reading →

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Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010 December 1, 2010 marks the 22nd annual World AIDS Day Celebration. World AIDS Day is about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. The 2010 campaign continues the message of 2009; 'Universal Access and … Continue reading →

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Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today? by Dave Bradley I asked my daughter what we could get the grandson for Christmas this year since he will be but six months old at the time. Her response kind of … Continue reading →

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