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An Iowan's Reaction to the START Signing Ceremony

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Cedar Valley Voices: An Iowan Hopes for A Chance for Peace

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Cedar Valley Voices:   An Iowan Hopes for A Chance for Peace by Dave Bradley The Cedar Valley Voices project is a citizen response to state Representative Jeff Kaufmann’s column in the West Branch Times during the Iowa legislative session.This will … Continue reading →

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Grassley Goes After Constituent on Cedar Rapids Gazette Opinion Page

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley Goes After Constituent on Opinion Page of Cedar Rapids Gazette Senator Grassley is trying to spin deserved criticism in the papers lately about how he behaved during the health care reform fight.  He has personally responded to a Des … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Iowa Shows How Reform Should Be Done

Posted on April 6, 2010 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Iowa Shows How Reform Should Be Done by Alta Price, M.D.Republicans in Washington refuse to vote for health care reform policies for political reasons, even when those policies are mainstream and virtually identical to previous Republican … Continue reading →

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This Old Fossil

Posted on April 6, 2010 by bfiajohnshumaker

This Old Fossil A Poem by John Shumaker Ah Chuck “the man” Grassley,       there's just not enough superlative invective ya can say about this old fossil.         Well golly gee everything sure is swell Chuck Senator for Life Grassley puffs up … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Dear Friends, Food glorious food! Along with co-hosting The Fallon Forum, much of Lynn's work involves local foods. One of her top priorities is the Farm to School program, and now … Continue reading →

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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Win Victories for Iowans

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) Claims Victories for Iowans iowacci.org Now that the legislative session has come to a close, I wanted to update you all on some recent Iowa CCI victories. 1)       We successfully stopped the corporate agriculture … Continue reading →

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On the People’s Republic of Johnson County, Iowa

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Roxanne Conlin is Running for Iowans

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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An Open Letter to Iowa Governor Chet Culver

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Open Letter to Iowa Governor Chet Culver “HF2399 requires certain electric utilities in the state to conduct a study of nuclear power at rate payer's expense. This legislation was sent to the Governor on March 30 and he has … Continue reading →

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