Tag Archives: farm bill

Local Democrat Schools Letter Writer on Braley’s Record Of Accomplishment

Posted on October 25, 2014 by

BFIA tries to practice George Lakoff’s messaging philosophy of never repeating GOP talking points. And if you’re paying attention you will already know what this letter is about without us having to give the GOP an additional forum. Suffice it … Continue reading →

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Tell Steve King To Get Back To Work

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

A note from Jim Lowrer, Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 4th District. Visit the campaign website at Mowrerforiowa.com Friends, On September 30th, if Congress doesn’t act, the Farm Bill will expire. This will have drastic effects for our farmers. All across … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill Forum in Johnson County

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

On Saturday, July 27, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Rep. Collin Peterson (MN-07), ranking member of the house agriculture committee, held a farm bill forum at the Johnson County Extension Office. Over 40 people attended, and a lot of ground … Continue reading →

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Peterson, Loebsack to Host Farm Bill Forum July 27

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN), ranking member of the U.S. House agriculture committee will host a farm bill forum with Rep. Dave Loebsack on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at the Johnson County extension office at 2109 Old Highway 218 … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Health Care, Monsanto, Spying And More

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Dear Friends, Remember last week? Yeah, I know, in this fast-moving world of ours, it might seem like a distant memory. But it was a darn good week: – President Obama’s action plan on climate change was more ambitious than … Continue reading →

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Rep. Dave Loebsack Offers REAP Amendment To Farm Bill

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Dave Loebsack speaks on the floor about his amendment to ensure farmers and rural businesses have continued access to important energy and economic development tools. REAP – Rural Energy for America Program.

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Will the Lame Duck be Lame?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Will anything get done in the lame duck session of congress between now and the end of year holidays? The answer is yes. Like during the 2010 lame duck session, expect congress to get some stuff done, and the debate … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Talks Issues With The Des Moines Register Editorial Board

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-02) met with the Des Moines Register Editorial Board Monday.  Topics included Medicare, the farm bill, food stamps, the debt, congressional “bickering,” veterans issues, NAFTA, taxation, economic recovery, education, Afghanistan and more.   http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1

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Congressman Braley To Host Emergency Telephone Town Hall On Iowa Drought

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Braley will talk with farmers about the drought’s effect on agriculture in eastern Iowa Washington, DC – On Thursday, July 19, 2012, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will host an emergency telephone town hall with Iowa farmers to discuss the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmer Explains How Farm Bill Hurts Farmers On Up! With Chris Hayes

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

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