Daily Archives: August 26, 2011

Dave Loebsack Calls for "Super Committee" Transparency

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Washington, DC August 18, 2011 – Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined a bipartisan group of 16 Representatives in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership calling for them to ensure the recently formed “Super Committee” is an open and … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Announces Plan To Put Iowans Back To Work

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Spencer Daily Reporter –

Former Iowa First Lady and Fourth Congressional District candidate Christie Vilsack has announced a plan she believes will help put Americans back to work by doubling the number of apprentices. Continue reading →

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What Is In Iowa’s Future For Women’s Equality?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

In women’s rights as in our politics, Iowa has historically been a bit schizophrenic, that is, holding contradictory and antagonistic attitudes.  Iowa has an interesting record on civil rights in general with some things to be proud of, historic “firsts” … Continue reading →

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President Obama Declares Women’s Equality Day

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

President Barack Obama declared August 26 — the 91st anniversary of the Constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote — “Women’s Equality Day” in a proclamation on Thursday.
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