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  1. Branstad’s vetoes show his true priorities

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    July 28, 2011
    Governor ensures bonuses for his staff, rejects tax credits for families and assistance for unemployed Iowans DES MOINES – Governor Branstad’s latest use of his veto power once again shows his willingness to put himself above Iowa families by vetoing measures passed after bipartisan agreement. While vetoing a provision that...
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  3. Top news for 7/28/2011

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    July 28, 2011
    Branstad veto of disclosure rules irks lawmakers – QC Times Governor Branstad vetoed legislation requiring corporations and non-profits who do business with school boards to disclose how they raise and spend money and make them subject to the state’s open meetings law. The new provision began after the Iowa Association...
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  4. State Senator Jeff Danielson, IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Call On Republican Presidential Candidates to Disclose Major Fundraisers

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    | Caucus, Press Release
    July 27, 2011
    Des Moines – In a press conference call today, Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky and State Senator Jeff Danielson called on Republican presidential candidates to disclose the names of their campaigns’ major fundraisers–known as bundlers–because it is in the best interest of Iowans to know who the major fundraisers...
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  7. Roquette finally recognizes workers’ rights

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    July 26, 2011
    After a 10 month lockout at Roquette America’s Keokuk Plant, the Local 48G labor union finally achieved what it had been working for.  Back in September, the plant locked out 240 union workers after they rejected several contract proposals that would have undermined the Union and taken away workers’ rights....
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  9. Top news for 7/25/2011

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    July 25, 2011
    Iowa Education Summit: National ed, leader to talk of values, frustrations – Des Moines Register As Iowa’s Education Summit begins today, those participating hope to address teachers’ frustrations and work on ways to help both students and teachers succeed. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who will serve as the keynote...
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  10. Additional Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

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    July 21, 2011
    Celebration to recognize involved Democrats, induct Rep. Dave Nagle and Marcia Nichols into the IDP Hall of Fame  DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party has announced honorees for the 2011 Hall of Fame celebration, which will induct former Congressman Dave Nagle and AFSCME Council 61 Political Director Marcia Nichols...
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