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  1. Dvorsky statement on Governor Branstad’s threat to close Iowa Workforce Development offices

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    | Jobs & Economy, Press Release
    March 16, 2012
    DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement today in response to Governor Branstad’s threat to close Iowa Workforce Development offices and lay off hundreds of Iowans: “I am appalled that Governor Branstad would create even more uncertainty for unemployed Iowans by making this issue...
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  3. IDP chairwoman responds to Romney’s pledge to “Get Rid Of” Planned Parenthood

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    | Press Release, Women's Rights
    March 14, 2012
    DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky released the following statement decrying Mitt Romney’s comments that he would “get rid of” Planned Parenthood, a vital health care provider for millions of American women in need of affordable health care and life-saving services such cancer screenings, birth control, and...
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  4. House Republicans continue to pursue divisive agenda, not focus on jobs

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    | Education, Jobs & Economy, Marriage Equality, Press Release
    March 13, 2012
    Republican leaders “ponder” divisive bill to impeach justices  DES MOINES – The Iowa House Republicans have had a hard time upholding House Speaker Kraig Paulsen’s statement that he was “not interested in squandering Iowans’ time” with divisive issues. Despite that statement, they’ve focused on extreme gun bills, the toughest abortion...
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  5. President Obama Sits Down with WHO-TV

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    | Blog post
    March 13, 2012
    President Obama sat down for an interview with WHO-TV’s John Bachman yesterday, check it our for yourself below. The President discussed his efforts to increase domestic oil production and the progress his administration has made on rebuilding the economy.
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  6. Steve King Holds a Town Hall…In Nebraska

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    | Press Release
    March 12, 2012
    DES MOINES – Steve King is taking a break from crusading against compact fluorescent lightbulbs and chasing the Tea Party spotlight, to hold a town hall. The only problem, he’s not holding the town hall in his district, or even his own state. “Congressman King has lost his focus. Instead...
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  7. Don’t miss your county convention this weekend

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    | Blog post
    March 8, 2012
    This weekend county parties across the state will hold their conventions. This year, the organization and energy that comes out of these conventions is essentials to our success in November. Without the efforts of our county parties it would be impossible to organize, engage Iowans, and recruit candidates across the...
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  8. Chairwoman Dvorsky to Attend County Conventions

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    | Press Release
    March 8, 2012
    County parties hold next step in delegate selection process Saturday  DES MOINES – On Saturday, March 10th, county parties across Iowa will hold their county convention. This is an enormous organizational tool, and the next step in the party’s delegate selection process. “It would be impossible to organize, recruit candidates,...
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  9. Public Hearing on Education Reform

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    | Blog post, Education
    March 5, 2012
    Tonight, at 6:30 pm, the Iowa House will hold a public hearing on education reform, giving Iowans a chance to share their views and stand up for quality education in this state. Via the Iowa House Democrats: The Iowa House has scheduled a public hearing on the Education Reform Bill HF...
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