Iowa Democrats prepare for Wisconsin-type collective bargaining threat

DES MOINES — “Wisconsin comes to Iowa next week” was the message Iowa Democrats delivered Thursday as they prepare to square off against Republicans over House Study Bill 117, legislation that makes changes to Iowa’s collective bargaining laws for public employees.

Report: Hayward to Receive $930,000 Upon Stepping Down

BP CEO Tony Hayward will receive $930,000 when he steps aside as the head of the company, the BBC reported today.

According to the BBC:

BP chief executive Tony Hayward will get an immediate annual pension worth about £600,000 ($930,000) when he leaves in October, the BBC has learned.

Obama Official Reportedly Tied to New York Corruption Case Also a Major Richardson Donor

It looks like Gov. Bill Richardson’s (D-N.M.) troubles might be getting a bit worse. Richardson is currently entangled in a federal pay-to-play investigation in his home state. Today, The New Mexico Independent’s Heath Haussamen reports that Steven Rattner, who is currently overseeing the Obama More…