Monthly Archives: July 2010

Help NPR beat FOX News

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Help NPR beat FOX News From CREDO Action In just a few days, the White House Correspondents Association will decide which news organization will be awarded the seat recently vacated by Helen Thomas. The news organizations most actively vying for … Continue reading →

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Friday Night in Iowa City with Roxanne Conlin

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Friday Night in Iowa City with Roxanne Conlin by Paul Deaton“There was something else in the air, tangible to those who noticed. It was the sense that Roxanne Conlin was one of us, a product of her upbringing and experiences, … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Watching the START Treaty

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Dealing with Iowa's Unemployment

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dealing with Iowa’s Unemployment by Paul Deaton “We must build things in America again.  SECTORS will improve training and employment opportunities for Iowa's workforce and help businesses and manufacturers thrive and expand in today's global economy.”What role can the federal … Continue reading →

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Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Elena Kagan and Iowa's Senior Senator by Paul DeatonWe were standing in Montana Senator Jon Tester’s office when we had the first conversation about the Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the nomination of Elena Kagan as an associate justice of … Continue reading →

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The Mind Wanders During the Summer

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Mind Wanders During the Summer by Dave Bradley In the “no-duh” department Fox News(?) has been caught doctoring videos again to victimize a member of the Obama administration, Shirley Sherrod, who is liberal and a person of color. This … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio:  Fallon Forum Schedule Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation, and … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Iowa and the Inheritance Tax

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Update: Iowa and the Inheritance Tax by Tracy Kurowski $14.8 billion could be used for many things. For one, it’s double what Obama invested in high speed rail last year through the stimulus bill. $14.8 billion could also purchase … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow: Items in Media Smaller Than They Appear

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Rachel Maddow:  Items in Media Smaller Than They Appear Rachel Maddow did a great, must-view segment on the tea party in the media, one of our favorite topics. Check out Blog for Iowa's previous posts.  Tea Party “Movement” Biggest Mass … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Veteran Says Let’s Invest in Peace

Posted on July 24, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

An Iowa Veteran Says Let's Invest in Peace by Ed Flaherty The Elephant in the Room There is broad, legitimate concern about the huge federal deficit (just went over $1 trillion, with three months to go in FY 2010)  and … Continue reading →

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