Monthly Archives: June 2004

Well, She’s Not A Progressive, But She IS A Democrat . . . and She Won! Woo-hoo!

Well, She's Not A Progressive, But She IS A Democrat . . . and She Won!  Woo-hoo! In the battle between Heaven and Heck in South Dakota yesterday, Stephanie Herseth and the Democrats squeaked by with a win.  Were you … Continue reading

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Dean on Air America Wednesday Morning

Dean on Air America Wednesday Morning Governor Dean will appear on Air America Radio's “Morning Sedition” at approximately 7:45am Iowa time tomorrow, Wednesday June 2. You can listen to Air America here.

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Call to Action: Write Senators Harkin and Grassley re The Reimportation of Drugs from Canada

Call to Action: Write Senators Harkin and Grassley re The Reimportation of Drugs from Canada Today, The Progress Report quotes The Hill (subscription only), who reports that lawmakers may finally have “lined up the 60 votes needed to get a … Continue reading

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DFA/DFIA Meet Up is Tomorrow! (and Rapid Response)

DFA/DFIA Meet Up is Tomorrow! (and Rapid Response) Alison posted this reminder on Blog for America this morning.  Thought I'd share it with you. It seems like only yesterday I was listening to the Governor answering questions at the last … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary! Blog for Iowa is Two Months Old!

Happy Anniversary!  Blog for Iowa is Two Months Old!OK, I promise I won't do this every month, but we're so new, I just had to do it one more time.  Pull out the bragging rights for all our DFIA members … Continue reading

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Environment: Large Livestock Operations in Iowa

Environment: Large Livestock Operations in Iowa A Des Moines Register analysis of state records found that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved the construction of 110 new hog confinement sites and confinement expansions that will sidestep permit requirements under … Continue reading

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