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GOP Senator Hamerlinck Schools Students: This Is Not Democracy It’s Political Theatre!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

GOP Senator Hamerlinck Schools Students: This Is Not Democracy –  It's Political Theatre! How crazy have things gotten in the Iowa legislature?  Take a look at this video for your answer. Watch Senator Hamerlinck (R-Dixon) refer to what he does … Continue reading →

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Iowa Feels the Branstad Effect

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Feels the Branstad Effect by Paul Deaton Before we realized it, the Branstad administration is leaving a mark on the state. The impression is not good. Focus has been on budget cuts during a time when the state revenues … Continue reading →

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Food Hoarding and Iowa's Future

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Food Hoarding and Iowa's Future by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is the third article in a Blog for Iowa series about food and food pricing in Iowa, centered around a comparison shopping trip to buy ingredients for a bowl … Continue reading →

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Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Prepares for a Republican Summer by Paul Deaton During a week of tornado sightings, record heat and hailstorms, the Iowa House of Representatives debated and then passed HF 697, an omnibus budget bill.  The Republican majority sought compromise in … Continue reading →

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Radio Summer

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

http://www.radiosummer.org/ Want to remake the media landscape in the United States? Media justice activists won a ten-year long campaign in December 2011 to pass the Local Community Radio Act. The new law mandates the government to expand the Low Power … Continue reading →

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IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Testifies Before Iowa House Against GOP Budget

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky: Vote NO On GOP Omnibus Budget Bill DES MOINES – Below is the text, as prepared for delivery, of Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky’s testimony against the Republican omnibus budget bill:“Mr. Chairman, members of the … Continue reading →

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The Unelected That Run The GOP

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dave Bradley

by Dave Bradley One of the things that galls me most about Republicans is that at the top of their party is unelected individuals and groups who set the tone, make the policies and create the environment for politics not … Continue reading →

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Branstad Coming To A Town Near You!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Branstad Coming To A Town Near You Terry Branstad is touring the state this week to continue lying (why not just say it!) about Iowa’s finances so that he and his fellow GOP legislators can serve their corporate masters by … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-8:00 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 Should Make Recess Appointment For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

President Obama Should Make Recess Appointment For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Dear Friend,Earlier this month, 44 Republican Senators pledged to filibuster thenomination of anyone to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauunless the agency itself is significantly weakened.This threat makes it … Continue reading →

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