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Congressman Loebsack Earns Ottumwa Courier Endorsement

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Loebsack Wins Endorsement of Miller-Meeks' Hometown Newspaper “Back in the earliest days of this race, she said if she lost this time she’d move to the East Coast…Voters don’t have to worry about Loebsack’s commitment to Iowa and Iowans.“ … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Chuck Grassley “Sucking The Tit Of Taxpayers”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley “Sucking The Tit Of Taxpayers” UPDATE: So far, 1,680 supporters have contributed $36,232[Editor's note: BFIA just happens to have a list of famous Grassley-isms including these. If you would like sources or to actually see the videos, please click … Continue reading →

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Moving Iowa Forward

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Moving Iowa Forward by Paul Deaton No one said achieving a progressive agenda would be easy. Last count, there were 420 bills sent from the U.S. House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate where they languish in inaction, a.k.a. gridlock. … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Register: Congressman Dave Loebsack Earns Third Term

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Des Moines Register: Congressman Loebsack Earns Third Term The Des Moines Register today gave high praise to Iowa's second district congressman, Dave Loebsack on his performance in office and said his opponent, Mariannette Miller-Meeks has succumbed to tea party talking … Continue reading →

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Bill McKibben In Our Iowa Town

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bfiaguestwriter

“There is something eternal in each of us.” by Sherry Staub One of the lines from Our Town, a play by Thornton Wilder, is “Oh Earth, you’re too wonderful for anyone to realize you.” This week, Bill McKibben, one … Continue reading →

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Down The Old Memory Hole: How Media Myths Become Forces Against Change

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Down The Old Memory Hole: How Media Myths Become Forces Against Change by Dave Bradley Boy, the old memory just isn’t what it used to be. Seems like once we as a people get something in our mind it stays … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on October 18, 2010 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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President Obama Rally in Ohio/Moving Iowa Forward

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Moving Iowa Forward: Yes We Can! Don't Give up on Hope! Quotes from the Obama rally tonight in Ohio: Columbus mayor Michael Coleman: “How many of you voted in 2008? Raise your hands, let me hear your voices. Now tell … Continue reading →

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Iowa Coal & Health Study Released

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Coal & Health Study Released by Paul Deaton In Iowa we hear that we need a “baseload” of electrical power to provide the energy needed for industry, agriculture and our lives. The truth is that while more than two … Continue reading →

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Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Another Blog for Iowa Review of Francis Thicke's Book by Paul Deaton The message in Francis Thicke's recent book, A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture, is clear: plan for the end of cheap oil in agriculture. One has … Continue reading →

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