Tag Archives: ALEC

ALEC Readies Its Christmas List

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Dave Bradley

ALEC is having a little get together before Christmas to let those legislators who owe allegiance to them and not to their voters just what it is they want in the next year. Last year was a good year for … Continue reading →

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Will Your Town’s Library Soon Be Privatized?

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dave Bradley

One of the things we need to do from time to time is to step back and try to get a fix on what direction we are headed. Often we allow others to come in and take control without realizing … Continue reading →

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Kochs Influence State Politics Through ALEC

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Election Day is tomorrow. Vote for Liz Mathis in SD-18.  See below for links to voting information, how to help, and donating.  If the Republicans win this seat, the door will be open for ALEC legislation including union-busting measures and … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street: Is It A Movement?

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Dave Bradley

These are heady days for those who are invested in any way in Occupy Wall Street. This action seems to be growing at its original site on Wall Street and there are sympathy actions happening around the country. Right now … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Republican View of Power

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Most Americans think that the power structure of the government and the country is pretty much what is described in the Constitution. The people are the sovereign, the final deciders. Through their votes they choose the President as the head … Continue reading →

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ALEC Readies Want List For Next Year

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The American Legislative Exchange Council met in New Orleans in early August. Since ALEC wants to operate behind the scenes (or under a rock as I prefer) we have only bits and blotches of what happened there. What we do … Continue reading →

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ALEC Meets In New Orleans

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is meeting in New Orleans this week, August 1 to 6. Since this is a secretive organization only very little is known about what goes on in their meetings or who attends them. What … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Ahead in 2010 – Health Insurers Bring the Fight to Iowa

Posted on January 5, 2010 by altapricehome

For those of us (including yours truly) who thought we’d get health care reform done right on the national level and then take a much deserved break in the New Year…that’s looking doubtful. First of all, we aren’t going to … Continue reading →

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