Category Archives: Nuclear Disarmament

Iowa and a Ban on Nuclear Test Explosions

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and a Ban on Nuclear Test Explosions by Paul DeatonIn traveling around Iowa, the author finds that people understand that nuclear weapons exist and were used by the United States during World War II. During a trip with a … Continue reading →

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Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and Tactical Nuclear Weapons by Paul Deaton In a recent letter, Senator Chuck Grassley (D-IA) expressed his disagreement with ratification of the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and said, “should the Senate consider a treaty relating to tactical … Continue reading →

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The Pentagon Labyrinth Released

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The Pentagon Labyrinth Released From the Center for Defense InformationFebruary 9, 2011 [Editor's Note: Many Blog for Iowa Readers are working on peace and justice issues related to the United States military budget and militarism more generally. The Center for … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Iowans for Diplomacy with Iran

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans for Diplomacy with Iran by Jeffrey J. WeissIowans for Diplomacy with Iran encourages policy makers and the public to work for diplomacy and goodwill between the government and peoples of the United States and Iran. The organization, formed in … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon & Iowa Progressive Radio

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Ed Fallon & Iowa Progressive Radio by Paul DeatonOn Wednesday, I appeared on Bradshaw at 98.3 WOW-FM in Des Moines with progressive talker Ed Fallon who was filling in for the host. During the half hour, we recapped of the … Continue reading →

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BFIA Foreign Affairs Friday: Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Foreign Affairs Friday: Nuclear Non-Proliferation by Paul Deaton “…one thing that came out of our work on the treaty was that when it comes to foreign relations, the majority of Iowans seem disengaged in anything except what is directly … Continue reading →

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New START Treaty Ratified Without Senator Grassley's Vote

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

by Paul Deaton After doing little to elucidate his position on the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation during the past eight months, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) finally disclosed it by voting “NO” in the … Continue reading →

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BFIA New START Treaty Update

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Paul Deaton

BFIA New START Treaty Update by Paul Deaton The Obama Family has arrived in Hawaii for their annual vacation, except the President, who is staying in the White House, calling US Senators to make sure he has 67 votes for … Continue reading →

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