Monthly Archives: December 2004

Howard Dean: Major Speech Wednesday – Listen Live

Posted on December 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean: Major Speech Wednesday – Listen Live Democracy for America Executive Director, Tom McMahon, sent this email to DFA supporters this week Governor Dean will lay out a vision for the future of the Democratic Party today, Wednesday, December … Continue reading →

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The Trillion Dollar Social Security Hustle

Posted on December 7, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

The Trillion Dollar Social Security Hustle Yesterday may have brought the first salvo in the fight for Social Security. From Yahoo! News: The White House said on Monday for the first time that Bush's plan to add personal retirement accounts … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Rural Iowa is Gambling on Education

Posted on December 7, 2004 by bfiajohndrury

Rural Iowa is Gambling on Education by John Drury While campaigning across Senate District 6 this past year, I had many discussions about rural economic development. Iowa’s Senate District 6 includes Worth, Winnebago, Hancock, Franklin, and Cerro Gordo County, excluding … Continue reading →

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“As Sound As Any Scientist”

Posted on December 6, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

“As Sound As Any Scientist” From the Anchorage Daily News: All three members of Alaska's congressional delegation dispute the conclusion of leading scientists that human activity is causing the rapid warming of the Arctic that is wrecking villages and melting … Continue reading →

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Help get Howard Dean on the Air in DC

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Help get Howard Dean on the Air in DC DraftHoward.com It is time to take back the Democratic Party from special interests – and that's exactly what we're going to do. The race for DNC Chair has reached a … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Next Generation of Farmers?

Posted on December 6, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

Where Is The Next Generation of Farmers? Iowa winters typically bring about two things: 1. Packing the gym of the local high school for basketball games and wrestling meets. 2. Reflecting on the farm economy – the fall harvest, and … Continue reading →

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Iowans Toss Toxic TVs in Trash

Posted on December 5, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowans Toss Toxic TVs in Trash Des Moines Register To protect human health, IOWA must require proper disposal. Television is toxic, and we're not referring to prime-time reality shows. Most color televisions contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead, as … Continue reading →

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Dear God, Please Help Us: Rants Considers Run for Governor

Posted on December 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Dear God, Please Help Us: Rants Considers Run for Governor by Charlotte Eby, Mason City Globe Gazette DES MOINES — Iowa House Speaker Christopher Rants hesitates to talk about the idea that he might run for governor in 2006 and … Continue reading →

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Help Take Back the Media

Posted on December 4, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Help Take Back the Media Freepress.net Dear Media Reformer, We get calls all the time from activists and concerned citizens around the country who understand the crisis in our media system and come to us with the question: “What can … Continue reading →

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Urge Gov. Vilsack to Request $1.2 Million for Legal Aid Funding

Posted on December 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Urge Gov. Vilsack to Request $1.2 Million for Legal Aid Funding Iowa Legal Aid Your help is needed now to maintain low-income Iowans' access to legal assistance for issues involving domestic abuse, housing, utilities, health care and other basic necessities. … Continue reading →

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