Category Archives: Main Page

Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator by Paul DeatonWe were standing in Montana Senator Jon Tester’s office when we had the first conversation about the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan as an associate justice of … Continue reading →

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The Mind Wanders During the Summer

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Mind Wanders During the Summer by Dave Bradley In the “no-duh” department Fox News(?) has been caught doctoring videos again to victimize a member of the Obama administration, Shirley Sherrod, who is liberal and a person of color. This … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule 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 the conversation, and … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Iowa and the Inheritance Tax

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Update: Iowa and the Inheritance Tax by Tracy Kurowski $14.8 billion could be used for many things. For one, it’s double what Obama invested in high speed rail last year through the stimulus bill. $14.8 billion could also purchase … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow: Items in Media Smaller Than They Appear

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Rachel Maddow: Items in Media Smaller Than They Appear Rachel Maddow did a great, must-view segment on the tea party in the media, one of our favorite topics. Check out Blog for Iowa's previous posts. Tea Party “Movement” Biggest Mass … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Veteran Says Let’s Invest in Peace

Posted on July 24, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

An Iowa Veteran Says Let's Invest in Peace by Ed Flaherty The Elephant in the Room There is broad, legitimate concern about the huge federal deficit (just went over $1 trillion, with three months to go in FY 2010) and … Continue reading →

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Letter from Congressman Dave Loebsack on the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Letter from Congressman Dave Loebsack on the Gulf Oil Spill July 19, 2010 Dear [Constituent], Thank you for contacting me with your concerns regarding British Petroleum's oil spill and their efforts to stop the oil from spreading throughout the Gulf … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v.World’s Largest Slaughterhouse

Posted on July 22, 2010 by bfiamollyreagan

An Iowa Perspective: BP Well From Hell v. World's Largest Slaughterhouse Submitted by Molly Regan I used to think Triumph's proposed slaughterhouse was the worst thing that could happen…this new disaster trumps all. ~ Well from Hell Destined to be … Continue reading →

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Iowa Talk Radio Research Discussed on Fallon Forum

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Talk Radio Research Discussed on Fallon Forum by Dave Bradley Trish nelson and I were guests on the Fallon Forum Thursday evening. While we were returning home, we agreed that we would both put down our impressions of the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Governor’s Race, The Nadas, Immigration

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Governor's Race, The Nadas, Immigration 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 … Continue reading →

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