http://www.fallonforcongress.com Fallon for Congress Tue, 8 Jul 2008 20:50:31 CDT en-us http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174929 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174929 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:38:38 CDT Friday, May 30, 2008 (4:30 PM CDT) - Today, Ed Fallon reiterated that the war in Iraq is one of the main reasons he decided to challenge Congressman Boswell. Boswell voted for the war and continued to vote to fund it until last year. Fallon said, "Congressman Boswell says in his mailers that he's standing up to George Bush to end the war. But where was he most of the past five years?" In stark contrast, while serving as a State Representative in 2003, Ed http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174584 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174584 Wed, 28 May 2008 14:08:11 CDT Yesterday, The Des Moines Register praised Ed Fallon for his 2002 vote against a bill that prohibited sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of schools or day care centers. The Register said, "… he was frequently on the right side of issues…. He was the only House member to vote against the 2,000-foot residency restriction for certain sex offenders, a law that virtually banished them from many communities, making them harder to track, while driving up costs for law enforcement." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174585 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174585 Wed, 28 May 2008 14:09:00 CDT Des Moines, IA - Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 (1:00 PM CDT) - Today, Ed Fallon is making one last appeal to Congressman Boswell to attend tonight's 3rd District Democratic candidates debate at 7:00 PM at the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust in Des Moines. Boswell has stated that he would be not be available for any debates because he would be too busy in Washington or had other conflicts. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174363 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174363 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:24:43 CDT The Register's Editorial During Rep. Leonard Boswell's six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, he has usually earned the support of the Register's editorial board. He's a decorated Vietnam War veteran who has dedicated his life to public service, serving 20 years in the U.S. Army and 12 in the Iowa Senate before being elected to Congress http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174297 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1174297 Mon, 26 May 2008 08:05:11 CDT Jasper County Democratic Leaders Endorse Fallon for Congress Newton, Iowa (Monday, May 26, 2008) - Today, several members of the Jasper County Democratic Central Committee announced their endorsement of Ed Fallon for Congress. Jasper County leaders include former State Rep. and County Supervisor Glen Jesse and his wife Cheryl Jesse, of Mitchellville; Joe Brock, Central Committee chair, Monroe; and vice chair, Dan Kelly, Newton. They'll also host a cookout and meet-and-greet for Fallon on... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1173143 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1173143 Mon, 19 May 2008 16:44:16 CDT Monday, May 19, 2008 - Today in Des Moines, Ed Fallon kicked off his ‘New Energy for Iowa Tour' with an announcement that if elected to Congress, Fallon would propose a national moratorium on hog confinements built by big corporations. Fallon sees this as a critical step toward restoring vitality to rural areas suffering from the loss of populations, farm employment and economic development." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172750 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172750 Sat, 17 May 2008 11:18:04 CDT Saturday, May 17, 2008 - On Monday, May 19th, Ed Fallon, will hold an event at Gateway West Park in downtown Des Moines at 3:00 PM. The event will kick off Fallon's blitz of 12 counties the next day for his ‘New Energy for Iowa Tour.' At the event, and during the tour, Fallon will announce a major new Congressional proposal he plans to champion if elected to Congress that will greatly benefit both Iowa's environment and rural economy. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172780 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172780 Sat, 17 May 2008 15:48:15 CDT Saturday, May 17th, 2008 (4:00 PM CDT) - Today, Ed Fallon called on Congressman Boswell to withdraw his superdelegate support for Hillary Clinton and back Barack Obama. Fallon says, "Even though Hillary Clinton finished behind Barack Obama and John Edwards in the Third Congressional District, Congressman Boswell continues to ignore the will of the majority by saying he will cast his superdelegate vote for Clinton." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172619 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172619 Fri, 16 May 2008 17:40:15 CDT Friday, May 16, 2008 - On Tuesday, May 20th, Ed Fallon will hold events in all 12 counties in the Third Congressional District on his ‘New Energy for Iowa Tour.' Fallon will spend half-hour at each event to talk about those parts of his agenda that will focus on revitalizing our small towns and local neighborhoods. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1171835 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1171835 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:04:49 CDT Des Moines, Iowa - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (1:00 PM CDT). - Congressional candidate Ed Fallon spoke out today in response to the immigration raid in Postville yesterday. "This sort of thing is a distraction from the serious debate we need to have on immigration reform," Fallon said. "Raids such as this are devastating to the workers, their families, and the community at large. They are high-profile media spectacles that do nothing to address the systemic problems of immigration." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170593 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170593 Fri, 09 May 2008 13:28:51 CDT Thursday, May 8, 2008, (11:00 AM CDT) - Late yesterday, Ed Fallon sent a proposal to ten media outlets and organizations to join together to host a debate between him and Congressman Boswell. These ten were chosen because they recently issued their own debate invitations to Fallon and Boswell. Fallon accepted all ten invitations, while Boswell has not accepted one. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169211 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169211 Sat, 03 May 2008 09:19:25 CDT Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 (9:00 AM CDT) - Today, Ed Fallon said he is deeply concerned that Leonard Boswell declined The Des Moines Register/KCCI televised debate invitation. Fallon said, "Voters want to know how we plan to help them and where we differ on the issues. Refusing to debate is dismissive and a disservice to our voters. I again reiterate my willingness to participate in a public forum for the Register or anyone who makes a request." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169064 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169064 Fri, 02 May 2008 09:34:15 CDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 (10:00 PM CDT) - Ed Fallon today announced his endorsement by the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa - Action (PCCI-A). Board President Vern Naffier notified Fallon today that the board of PCCI-A had voted unanimously to support him in his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Leonard Boswell in Iowa's Third District. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1167229 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1167229 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:53:02 CDT Wednesday, April 23, 2008 (1:00 PM CDT) - Ed Fallon yesterday challenged Rep. Leonard Boswell to say whether he supports Senator Hillary Clinton's threat to "obliterate" Iran if it were to attack Israel. Boswell has endorsed Sen. Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination despite his district's strong preference for Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John Edwards. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166991 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166991 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:54:14 CDT Des Moines, IA, Tuesday, April 22 - Today, Ed Fallon challenged Congressman Leonard Boswell to stop practicing "the politics of deception" and agree to debate the real issues. Fallon has received invitations to eight debates and has accepted them all. "Unfortunately," Fallon said, "Boswell has declined debate invitations from WHO Radio, the League of Women Voters, and Women for a Stronger America. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166050 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166050 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:44:49 CDT Wednesday, April 16, 2008, (12:00 PM CDT) - Recent days have brought news that the approval of torture by the American military and intelligence agencies was given by President Bush and routinely discussed in detail by his closest advisors, including Dick Cheney, John Ashcroft, and Condoleezza Rice. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165867 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165867 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:55:09 CDT (Des Moines, April 14, 2008, 4:15 CDT) - Fallon says he's pleased with his fundraising, which has raised a total of $171,618.70 all from individual contributors. In several of his campaigns, he has been outspent by wide margins, and he expects the same results to occur in this race. "I've always run as an underdog, and this time is no different. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165318 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1165318 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:09:33 CDT April 12, 2008 - Congressional candidate, Ed Fallon, held meet and greet events on Saturday, April 12th to engage with voters and discuss agricultural issues. The events took place today in Vinton, Williamsburg and Chariton. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164835 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164835 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:02:56 CDT Des Moines, March 9, 4:00 pm CDT - "I live simply. I've always been a voice for ethics in government, and I have never taken a penny from a PAC or lobbyist. Clearly, Boswell's people are trying to discredit me on my strengths instead of discussing the real challenges facing America. Voters deserve better than this. I welcome the FEC's investigation and I am eager for a debate with Congressman Boswell on the important issues, including campaign finance reform." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1160180 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1160180 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:26:35 CDT Tuesday, April 8, 2008 (1:00 PM CDT) - Today, Ed Fallon questioned Congressman Leonard Boswell's stand on the Iraq War. "Congressman Boswell has been disingenuous of late in trying to portray himself as being against the Iraq War," said Fallon, who is challenging Boswell in the June 3rd primary. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159224 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159224 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:34:03 CDT Friday, April 4, 2008 (10:00 AM CDT) - Ed Fallon today called for abolishing congressional earmarks, challenging incumbent Congressman Leonard Boswell to match his own pledge to refuse earmarks and to work to end the practice. "If Congressman Boswell isn't agreeable to earmark reform, then I believe the public has an interest in hearing a debate between the two of us on the issue," Fallon said. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158841 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158841 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:44:26 CDT Des Moines, IA, 34/2/08, 1:30 PM - In an effort to move beyond the politics of deception and get back to an issues-based campaign, the Fallon campaign called the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to confirm their research and put to rest any suspicions aroused by Congressman Boswell's latest round of personal attacks. Campaign manager, Lynn Heuss, spoke with the information services department of the FEC. They confirmed that Ed Fallon has done nothing illegal or unethical. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157226 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157226 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:51:11 CDT Monday, March 31, 2008 (10:30 CDT) - Ed Fallon today released the following statement in response to Leonard Boswell's most recent negative attacks against him, and in response to a mistaken impression circulated the past few days that Fallon considered running for Governor in 2006 as an independent. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155737 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155737 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:39:55 CDT Des Moines, IA. - Congressional candidate Ed Fallon held a town hall meeting in Des Moines on Friday, March 28th to talk about immigration reform. The event took place this morning at the Fallon for Congress headquarters. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155736 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155736 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:38:18 CDT (Thursday, March 27, 2008) - Ed Fallon will participate in a panel and community forum regarding the recent decision by the Iowa Board of Education to close the Russell School District. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at 1410 E. Smith St. (Russell School building, gymnasium), Russell, Iowa. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155742 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155742 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:51:38 CDT (March 24, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon again challenged his opponent, Leonard Boswell, to end his negative attacks and stick to the issues. "Iowans want campaigns focused on issues and facts, not innuendo and negativity," said Fallon. "Unfortunately, Congressman Boswell's campaign is opting for the latter, with allegations that I am a 'bad' Democrat and even unethical. People are sick of this stuff. Let's have an open, fact-based discussion of the real issues." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157011 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157011 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:26:20 CDT Today, Ed Fallon again challenged his opponent, Leonard Boswell, to end his negative attacks and stick to the issues. "Iowans want campaigns focused on issues and facts, not innuendo and negativity," said Fallon. "Unfortunately, Congressman Boswell's campaign is opting for the latter, with allegations that I am a 'bad' Democrat and even unethical. People are sick of this stuff. Let's have an open, fact-based discussion of the real issues." Over the years, Fallon has... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156998 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156998 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:51:08 CDT (March 20, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon questioned campaign tactics Leonard Boswell is using and asked him to stop. Most recently, Fallon was alerted by constituents in the Third District that Boswell sent an email fundraising letter to voters containing negative personal statements and mischaracterizations about Fallon. Along with that, voters are being called and asked to participate in a phone survey, which is really a negative push poll. Finally, at nearly every public event over the... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155743 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155743 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:54:16 CDT STAR*PAC is endorsing Ed Fallon to represent Iowa's Third Congressional District. Since 1980, STAR*PAC (Stop the Arms Race Political Action Committee of Iowa) has worked to oppose war, advocated against the weapons race and exorbitant military spending, and tackled many foreign and military policy issues. It works to elect candidates with the strongest commitment and strongest records for waging peace. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157016 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157016 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:34:53 CDT STAR*PAC is endorsing Ed Fallon to represent Iowa's Third Congressional District. Since 1980, STAR*PAC (Stop the Arms Race Political Action Committee of Iowa) has worked to oppose war, advocated against the weapons race and exorbitant military spending, and tackled many foreign and military policy issues. It works to elect candidates with the strongest commitment and strongest records for waging peace. STAR*PAC remains gravely concerned about the war in Iraq. Five... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155738 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155738 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:43:24 CDT Des Moines, IA. - Congressional candidate Ed Fallon took the opportunity to discuss the war in Iraq and veterans' issues at a town hall meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday, March 19th. Fallon is a strong supporter of ending the war in Iraq. He says, "If elected, I would support legislation that (1) provides no additional money for Bush's war; (2) allocates adequate resources to bring our troops home and to address their physical, emotional, mental health and employment needs upon their... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157004 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157004 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:10:45 CDT Des Moines, IA. - Today, Ed Fallon announced he is the recipient of a new national endorsement for his congressional candidacy from eQualityGiving; an organization that works to achieve legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) Americans. This year, Fallon is just one of nine federal candidates that has earned this recognition, and he is the only candidate in the nation to earn this endorsement twice. Ken Ahonen-Jover, MD, co-founder of eQualityGiving.org said,... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1154130 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1154130 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:58:49 CDT Des Moines, IA. (March 14, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon announced he is the recipient of a new national endorsement for his congressional candidacy from eQualityGiving; an organization that works to achieve legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) Americans. This year, Fallon is just one of nine federal candidates that has earned this recognition, and he is the only candidate in the nation to earn this endorsement twice. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157005 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157005 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:15:10 CDT Des Moines - Today, Ed Fallon questioned the accuracy of Congressman Boswell's remarks to a group of high school students on Friday, March 7th. The 22 local students went to Boswell's office to ask him to stop funding the Iraq War and to withdraw the troops. According to the Des Moines Register article [Students hold sit-in, urge Boswell to support U.S. troop withdrawal, March 8th, 2008], "when high school students recently occupied his Des Moines office, Boswell said, ‘I... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1154126 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1154126 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:53:38 CDT Des Moines (March 8, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon questioned the accuracy of Congressman Boswell's remarks to a group of high school students on Friday, March 7th. The 22 local students went to Boswell's office to ask him to stop funding the Iraq War and to withdraw the troops. According to the Des Moines Register article [Students hold sit-in, urge Boswell to support U.S. troop withdrawal, March 8th, 2008], "when high school students recently occupied his Des Moines office, Boswell said,... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144671 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144671 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:46:08 CST Fallon says Boswell has a record of voting for continued reliance on fossil fuels, taxpayer subsidies for oil and gas companies, and opposition to higher CAFE standards. Fallon says, "Just last week in Newton, Congressman Boswell called for continued use of coal." Boswell was quoted as saying "It's dirty, but if we can, put the science to it, and clean it up, scrub it up and make it work." [posted on newtondailynews.com on 2/25/08] http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144672 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144672 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:50:34 CST Fallon noted, "We don't need so-called "free" trade. We need fair trade. Existing and future trade agreements must be evaluated to determine their fairness to workers, their families, and the environment, and not simply to increasing corporate profits. I will be a clear and strong voice in Washington, speaking for the interests of workers and for trade policies that protect them, their jobs, and the environment," says Fallon. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144679 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144679 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:00:06 CST (Des Moines, IA - March 3, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon made his congressional candidacy official by submitting his affidavit of candidacy and his nominating petitions to the Iowa Secretary of State. This enables Fallon to appear on the ballot for the June 3rd primary race against Congressman Leonard Boswell. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157013 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157013 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:28:40 CDT Des Moines, IA - Today, Ed Fallon made his congressional candidacy official by submitting his affidavit of candidacy and his nominating petitions to the Iowa Secretary of State. This enables Fallon to appear on the ballot for the June 3rd primary race against Congressman Leonard Boswell. Fallon says he's challenging Boswell because he has a weak record of commitment to key Democratic issues and has voted too often with George Bush and against the priorities of the American ... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144669 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144669 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:42:26 CST Fallon believes significant budgetary reforms are needed and said, "If you and I managed our personal checkbooks like Congress manages the federal budget, we'd be doing time. The level of federal debt is now unmatched and will soon compromise the solvency of future generations." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144684 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144684 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:06:51 CST (February 26, 2008) - Today, Ed Fallon releases a new YouTube.com nationally to highlight his current fundraiser and campaign. Fallon turns 50 years-old on March 1st and is asking supporters to contribute $50 for Ed's 50th. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156995 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156995 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:41:41 CDT Today, Ed Fallon releases a new YouTube.com nationally to highlight his current fundraiser and campaign. Fallon turns 50 years-old on March 1st and is asking supporters to contribute $50 for Ed's 50th. Fallon says, "To sweeten the ask, we're sharing my mom's killer apple pie recipe with anyone who donates $50 to celebrate my 50th." The video shows Fallon and partner, Lynn Heuss, making the pie while discussing why he's running for Congress. The video is being emailed to more... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144673 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144673 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:51:54 CST Des Moines (2/21/08) - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon announced that in the six weeks since he launched his candidacy for Congress, his campaign has already received donations from 1,652 donors - over ten times the number of individual donors last year to his opponent, Rep. Leonard Boswell. As of today, the Fallon campaign has raised $122,444.95, which is an average of $74.18 per donor. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157008 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157008 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:22:52 CDT Greenpeace applauds Ed Fallon for introducing a comprehensive, science-based global warming platform as a candidate for Congress in Iowa's Third Congressional District. Iowans are already feeling the effects of global warming and our representatives have a moral responsibility to act. Congress has the power to implement solutions that will protect our future from the catastrophic impacts of climate change. As our representatives debate this critical issue, it is essential that... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144668 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144668 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:39:09 CST Fallon says, "One reason I'm running is because my opponent, Leonard Boswell, has a voting record that fails to address the climate change crisis. He has a record of voting for continued reliance on fossil fuels, taxpayer subsidies for oil and gas companies and opposition to higher CAFE standards." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155739 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155739 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:47:47 CDT Des Moines (2/15/08) - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon refuted charges from Rep. Leonard Boswell's campaign that he took PAC money. Boswell's accusation came after yesterday's news of Democracy for America's endorsement of Fallon in his campaign to unseat Boswell, whom DFA called a "Bush-Democrat." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157000 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157000 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:57:15 CDT Des Moines - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon refuted charges from Rep. Leonard Boswell's campaign that he took PAC money. Boswell's accusation came after yesterday's news of Democracy for America's endorsement of Fallon in his campaign to unseat Boswell, whom DFA called a "Bush-Democrat." "I've never taken contributions from lobbyists or PACs, and I won't in this campaign either," Fallon said. "We're pleased to receive the endorsement of DFA, which urged its individual... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157002 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157002 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:07:46 CDT Des Moines (2/15/08) - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon refuted charges from Rep. Leonard Boswell's campaign that he took PAC money. Boswell's accusation came after yesterday's news of Democracy for America's endorsement of Fallon in his campaign to unseat Boswell, whom DFA called a "Bush-Democrat." "I've never taken contributions from lobbyists or PACs, and I won't in this campaign either," Fallon said. "We're pleased to receive the endorsement of DFA, which urged its ... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156999 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1156999 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:52:44 CDT Des Moines - Today, Democrat Ed Fallon, candidate for Congress, was endorsed by Democracy for America, a national grassroots organization that promotes fiscally sound, progressive candidates at every level of government. DFA urged its members to contribute $20.08 to Fallon's campaign and "to support a Democrat with the backbone to stand up for progressive values." More than $10,000 was raised within two hours of DFA's press release, which was emailed to 675,000 supporters. ... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144667 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144667 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:36:59 CST Today, Ed Fallon, Democratic candidate for the Third Congressional District is discussing his positions on healthcare reform at three town hall meetings in Chariton, Newton and Des Moines. Fallon is also encouraging the public to share with him their thoughts on the healthcare crisis. Fallon has personal experience as an uninsured father, and as a lawmaker he met with hundreds of Iowans who suffered needlessly due to lack of coverage. "Across America, the reality is the working poor, the... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157003 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157003 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:09:21 CDT Des Moines- Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon criticized Congressman Leonard Boswell for the latter's mass mailing last week on the environment, paid for at taxpayer expense. "Boswell is trying to paint himself as an environmentalist," Fallon said, "but his voting record says otherwise. And for him to mail campaign literature on the public's tab is flat out wrong." The mailing focuses on Boswell's vote in December for the Energy Independence and Security Act that raises fuel... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144678 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144678 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:58:55 CST Des Moines (2/11/08) - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon criticized Congressman Leonard Boswell for the latter's mass mailing last week on the environment, paid for at taxpayer expense. "Boswell is trying to paint himself as an environmentalist," Fallon said, "but his voting record says otherwise. And for him to mail campaign literature on the public's tab is flat out wrong." http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144681 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144681 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:03:53 CST Des Moines, IA (Jan 31, 2008) - In response to Leonard Boswell's refusal to pledge to support the Democratic primary winner for the Third Congressional District, Ed Fallon said, "We've heard rumors from several reliable sources that Boswell may consider running as an independent if he loses the primary. We're concerned that he's going to pull a Joe Lieberman and throw this to the Republicans. I am troubled that Boswell refuses to pledge to support the Democratic winner, and I reiterate my... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157014 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157014 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:30:20 CDT Des Moines, IA - In response to Leonard Boswell's refusal to pledge to support the Democratic primary winner for the Third Congressional District, Ed Fallon said, "We've heard rumors from several reliable sources that Boswell may consider running as an independent if he loses the primary. We're concerned that he's going to pull a Joe Lieberman and throw this to the Republicans. I am troubled that Boswell refuses to pledge to support the Democratic winner, and I reiterate my request... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144680 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144680 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:01:57 CST Des Moines (1/29/08) - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon pledged to support whoever wins the June Democratic Primary for the Third Congressional District. Fallon, 49, is running against Congressman Leonard Boswell, 74, and so far they are the only two in the race. In a letter sent today, Fallon has asked Boswell to make the same pledge and support the process and party that put him in office. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157015 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157015 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:31:35 CDT Des Moines - Today, Democratic candidate Ed Fallon pledged to support whoever wins the June Democratic Primary for the Third Congressional District. Fallon, 49, is running against Congressman Leonard Boswell, 74, and so far they are the only two in the race. In a letter sent today, Fallon has asked Boswell to make the same pledge and support the process and party that put him in office. Fallon believes it's crucial to have a strong united Democratic Party behind the June 3rd... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144677 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144677 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:56:58 CST Des Moines (January 22,2008) - Ed Fallon, a Democratic candidate for Iowa Congressional District 3, announced today his support of congressional Democrats who have expressed dissatisfaction with President Bush's proposed economic stimulus package which is intended to stave off or mitigate the coming recession. http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157001 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1157001 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:00:31 CDT Des Moines (January 22,2008) - Ed Fallon, a Democratic candidate for Iowa Congressional District 3, announced today his support of congressional Democrats who have expressed dissatisfaction with President Bush's proposed economic stimulus package which is intended to stave off or mitigate the coming recession. Fallon believes it's important that Democrats in Congress make sure that such a package reaches Americans who need help the most. According to U.S. Treasury Secretary... http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144674 http://www.fallonforcongress.com/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1144674 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:54:15 CST Des Moines (2/14/08, 3:00 PM) - Today, Democrat Ed Fallon, candidate for Congress, was endorsed by Democracy for America, a national grassroots organization that promotes fiscally sound, progressive candidates at every level of government. DFA urged its members to contribute $20.08 to Fallon's campaign and "to support a Democrat with the backbone to stand up for progressive values." More than $10,000 was raised within two hours of DFA's press release, which was emailed to 675,000 supporters.