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A Modest Proposal from Iowa to the US Senate

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Modest Proposal from Iowa to the US Senate by Paul Deaton “It is more a statement of reality, than of cynicism, that Republican senators can be expected to run out the legislative clock for the 111th Congress.“ The 111th … Continue reading →

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An Iowan Considers a Nuclear Burma

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan Considers a Nuclear Burma by Paul DeatonIn signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1992, Burma (aka Myanmar) agreed to refrain from development of nuclear weapons. Recently they declared themselves to be a non-nuclear state to the International Atomic Energy … Continue reading →

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Cultural Diplomacy in Iowa

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Cultural Diplomacy in Iowa by Paul Deaton “The cultural diplomacy practiced by people like Christopher Merrill adds another layer to our understanding of Iran…”A group of Iowans was sitting around a table at the public library meeting room talking about … Continue reading →

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LPFM – Community Radio in Iowa

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Dave Bradley

LPFM Community Radio in Iowa by Dave BradleyBackground LPFM is the abbreviation for low power FM. LPFM refers to transmitters under 100 watts that can generally cover about a 5 mile radius.  Distance of transmission will also be affected the … Continue reading →

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Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti Contributed by Martha Schut and Judy Zobel On Sunday, May 30th about thirty-five Walnut Hills United Methodist folks gathered to share food and fellowship and hear the story of the Creole pig.  The party was a … Continue reading →

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Live Blog – President Obama Addresses the Nation on the Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

President Obama Addresses the Nation on the Gulf Oil Spill – Live Blog Check back at 7:00 for live blogging of Obama's address from the oval office..we'll be following C-Span2 coverage..  Currently watching House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Energy … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio 2010: June 14-17 on The Fallon Forum

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio 2010:  June 14-17 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 … Continue reading →

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Winding up: West Liberty Group to Start Community Radio

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Winding Up: West Liberty Group to Start Community Radio by Dave Bradley Thank you for your patience in following this series. And thanks to BlogforIowa for giving me space to share one of the pieces of the story of how … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the President’s Oil Spill, It’s Ours

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

It's Not the President's Oil Spill, It's Ours WCFCourier.com While keeping tabs on progressive letters to the editor in newspapers around the state, I came across this in the Columnist section of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.  “You won't get the … Continue reading →

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President Obama Will Address Nation Live On Tuesday About Oil Spill

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Trish Nelson

President Obama Will Address Nation Live On Tuesday About Oil Spill Examiner.com/CNN.com President Obama will speak to the nation live from the oval office on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., Central,  regarding the BP oil spill crisis. The … Continue reading →

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