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Open letter to readers: Today and tomorrow

By Lynda Waddington | 11.17.11

Wednesday was a difficult day for The American Independent News Network, which is the larger entity that operates The Iowa Independent. Our chief executive and founder announced two of our sister sites would close and their content would be moved to The American Independent.

ACS lockout continues; plan emerges to repeal sugar protections

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By Virginia Chamlee | 11.15.11

A recently introduced bill could have far-reaching impact on the U.S. sugar industry, including American Crystal Sugar, a farmer-owned cooperative that locked out 1,300 Midwest workers on Aug. 1.

Cain campaign: Farmers know more about regulations than EPA

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By Andrew Duffelmeyer | 11.15.11

The chairman for Herman Cain’s Iowa effort says the campaign “relied more on the word of farmers than Washington regulators” in deciding to run an ad containing claims the Environmental Protection Agency says are false.

Mathis wins, Democrats maintain Senate control

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By Lynda Waddington | 11.08.11

The Iowa Senate will remain under the control of a slim 26-25 Democratic majority when it reconvenes in January 2012.

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PR: Nation should work to address veterans’ challenges

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

BRUCE BRALEY RELEASE — As US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan ends, it’s more important than ever that our nation works to address the challenges faced by the men and women who fought there.

PR: Honoring veterans, help in hiring

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

CHUCK GRASSLEY RELEASE — A difficult job market is challenging the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have protected America’s interests by serving in the Armed Forces.

PR: In honor of America’s veterans

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

TOM LATHAM RELEASE — No one has done more to secure the freedom enjoyed by every single American than our veterans and those currently serving in the armed services.

PR: Honoring and supporting our nation’s veterans

By Press Release Reprints | 11.11.11

DAVE LOEBSACK RELEASE — Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the service of generations of veterans and to honor the sacrifices they and their families have made so that we may live in peace and freedom here at home.

Four Iowa Reps Vote For Tancredo Amendment – Only Loebsack Opposed

By John Deeth | 06.16.07 | 8:36 am

In a surprise win, presidential candidate Tom Tancredo Friday  successfully tacked on an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations bill that would withhold federal emergency services funding for “sanctuary cities” that protect illegal immigrants.

The House passed the amendment, 234 to 189, with 50 Democrats voting in favor.  In the Iowa delegation, Iowan Bruce Braley and Leonard Boswell joined Republicans Steve King and Tom Latham in supporting the amendment; only Democrat Dave Loebsack opposed it.The amendment does not define “sanctuary cities,” but Tancredo uses the term to describe cities in which local police don’t assist the feds in arresting the undocumented. He lists Denver and Boulder as examples. Last year, Tancredo and other immigration foes bought  billboards in Denver, including one reading: “Welcome to SANCTUARY CITY.”

Tancredo has introduced similar amendments at least seven other times since 2004, but each has failed — often by wide margins.  He told the Rocky Mountain News  this is an indicator that the House would crush immigration reform if it passes the Senate.

“If I were Nancy Pelosi, I’d be asking if she could pass a vote on amnesty on the House side,” Tancredo said. “If she lost 50 Democrats on this one, and she says she needs 70 Republicans to pass the immigration plan, this is an interesting indicator of things coming down the pike, and that the times, they are a-changing.”

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  • adabell

    Tancredo amendment We have needed this bill for a long time.  Some cities have no protection literally from illegal immigrant petty crimes because of sanctuary city policies.  For instance if you read blogs from Americans in San Diego, when their homes are broken into or a bicycle stolen, the police do not arrest, though the  perp is just in the bushes.  The reason is that it costs the city too much to jail and provide legal aid.  Then when an illegal is arrested, the police are not allowed to cooperate with ICE.  The reason given is that the illegal community will not cooperate with the police.  Illegal aliens make camps to avoid having to rent so that they can send their incomes to Mexico.  They camp behind people homes and in meadows that are create fire hazards.  Whereas the police will force American homeless out of camps, illegals are tolerated. Don’t know the reason for this.  But nearby homes are broken into frequently, children witness adult males urinating in the parks, even deficating in public.  Bicycles, cars and other property is stolen.  Too bad for citizens. In Los Angeles, another sanctuary city, the major is a former Latino gang associate.  Communities are terrorized by the gangs and tax dollars are spent on the so called gang problem which would be reduced by three fourths if illegals were deported. Almost all warrants for murder is for illegal aliens,  John Deeth need only check the LAPD website.  Just imagine what the city spends on graffiti alone.
    I say, thank God something is finally going to be done about sanctuary cities.  Maybe the crime will be cleaned up at last, and yes, that means deportation.

  • adabell

    Tancredo amendment We have needed this bill for a long time.  Some cities have no protection literally from illegal immigrant petty crimes because of sanctuary city policies.  For instance if you read blogs from Americans in San Diego, when their homes are broken into or a bicycle stolen, the police do not arrest, though the  perp is just in the bushes.  The reason is that it costs the city too much to jail and provide legal aid.  Then when an illegal is arrested, the police are not allowed to cooperate with ICE.  The reason given is that the illegal community will not cooperate with the police.  Illegal aliens make camps to avoid having to rent so that they can send their incomes to Mexico.  They camp behind people homes and in meadows that are create fire hazards.  Whereas the police will force American homeless out of camps, illegals are tolerated. Don’t know the reason for this.  But nearby homes are broken into frequently, children witness adult males urinating in the parks, even deficating in public.  Bicycles, cars and other property is stolen.  Too bad for citizens. In Los Angeles, another sanctuary city, the major is a former Latino gang associate.  Communities are terrorized by the gangs and tax dollars are spent on the so called gang problem which would be reduced by three fourths if illegals were deported. Almost all warrants for murder is for illegal aliens,  John Deeth need only check the LAPD website.  Just imagine what the city spends on graffiti alone.
    I say, thank God something is finally going to be done about sanctuary cities.  Maybe the crime will be cleaned up at last, and yes, that means deportation.

  • adabell

    Tancredo amendment We have needed this bill for a long time.  Some cities have no protection literally from illegal immigrant petty crimes because of sanctuary city policies.  For instance if you read blogs from Americans in San Diego, when their homes are broken into or a bicycle stolen, the police do not arrest, though the  perp is just in the bushes.  The reason is that it costs the city too much to jail and provide legal aid.  Then when an illegal is arrested, the police are not allowed to cooperate with ICE.  The reason given is that the illegal community will not cooperate with the police.  Illegal aliens make camps to avoid having to rent so that they can send their incomes to Mexico.  They camp behind people homes and in meadows that are create fire hazards.  Whereas the police will force American homeless out of camps, illegals are tolerated. Don't know the reason for this.  But nearby homes are broken into frequently, children witness adult males urinating in the parks, even deficating in public.  Bicycles, cars and other property is stolen.  Too bad for citizens. In Los Angeles, another sanctuary city, the major is a former Latino gang associate.  Communities are terrorized by the gangs and tax dollars are spent on the so called gang problem which would be reduced by three fourths if illegals were deported. Almost all warrants for murder is for illegal aliens,  John Deeth need only check the LAPD website.  Just imagine what the city spends on graffiti alone.

    I say, thank God something is finally going to be done about sanctuary cities.  Maybe the crime will be cleaned up at last, and yes, that means deportation.

  • adabell

    Tancredo amendment We have needed this bill for a long time.  Some cities have no protection literally from illegal immigrant petty crimes because of sanctuary city policies.  For instance if you read blogs from Americans in San Diego, when their homes are broken into or a bicycle stolen, the police do not arrest, though the  perp is just in the bushes.  The reason is that it costs the city too much to jail and provide legal aid.  Then when an illegal is arrested, the police are not allowed to cooperate with ICE.  The reason given is that the illegal community will not cooperate with the police.  Illegal aliens make camps to avoid having to rent so that they can send their incomes to Mexico.  They camp behind people homes and in meadows that are create fire hazards.  Whereas the police will force American homeless out of camps, illegals are tolerated. Don't know the reason for this.  But nearby homes are broken into frequently, children witness adult males urinating in the parks, even deficating in public.  Bicycles, cars and other property is stolen.  Too bad for citizens. In Los Angeles, another sanctuary city, the major is a former Latino gang associate.  Communities are terrorized by the gangs and tax dollars are spent on the so called gang problem which would be reduced by three fourths if illegals were deported. Almost all warrants for murder is for illegal aliens,  John Deeth need only check the LAPD website.  Just imagine what the city spends on graffiti alone.

    I say, thank God something is finally going to be done about sanctuary cities.  Maybe the crime will be cleaned up at last, and yes, that means deportation.

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