Category Archives: money out of politics

U.S. Senate To Vote Sept. 8 On Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Note from BFIA:  Sign the petition to get money out of politics.  But don’t just sign the petition. Be sure and contact Senators Harkin and Grassley. CREDO Action On September 8, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a constitutional … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Dave Loebsack!

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Dave Bradley

As reported here last Thursday Congress member Dave Loebsack stated: ““I pledge to never become a lobbyist,” said Congressman Dave Loebsack in a July 30 video, “and help introduce legislation to permanently ban other members from doing the same.” (video … Continue reading →

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The Impact Of Money On Democracy: Panel Discussion

Posted on May 28, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

The Impact of Money on Democracy A Panel Discussion on McCutcheon and Citizens United Supreme Court Decisions Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA Thursday, MAY 29th: 7PM – 9PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC … Continue reading →

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New Report: Gov. Branstad Raised Nearly $800,000 In Campaign Cash From Political Appointees‏

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 21st Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530, matt@progressiowa.org 1 out of 6 Branstad Political Appointees Donated To His Campaign Des Moines — Progress Iowa and the Iowa Accountability Project today released a new report showing Governor … Continue reading →

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I am Tired Of Terry

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Weekly Hodgepodge I am Tired of Terry. I am tired of his lies about jobs. I am tired of his skirmishes with ethics. Seems like this is a never ending problem. I am tired of his nepotism. I am tired … Continue reading →

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The Stink In The Air? Koch Money In Iowa Politics!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dave Bradley

It seems like it is almost impossible to turn on the TV in Eastern Iowa right now without hearing what a supposedly bad man Bruce Braley is. Night and day, day and night the spots play endlessly pounding the message … Continue reading →

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Nail #2 Pounded Into Democracy By Supreme Court

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Dave Bradley

About a week ago America was treated to what should have been such a humiliation for the participants that had they any pride they would have called it out for what it was. In Las Vegas potential Republican presidential candidates … Continue reading →

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