Monthly Archives: February 2005

Budgetary Woes

Posted on February 9, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Budgetary Woes The budget is on the minds of everyone these days, and is causing many people some major heartburn. For example – just how is Nussle going to run for governor if he has to back immediate severe cuts … Continue reading →

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Congressman Conyers Asks For Our Help with Election Reform

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Congressman Conyers Asks For Our Help with Election Reform JohnConyers.com Sign the petition to support the Conyers/Dodd omnibus election reform legislation.   Dear Friend: As 109th Congress convenes, I write to thank you for the energy and resources you continue … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Bold Ideas

Posted on February 9, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Bold Ideas by John Drury The Republicans in the Iowa Senate released their economic development plan two weeks ago today and they have gotten remarkable press coverage since then. Below is my letter to the editor printed in the Mason … Continue reading →

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Social Security Phase-Out Q&A’s

Posted on February 8, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Social Security Phase-Out Q&A's An article distributed by the Scripps Howard News Service does a fantastic job of laying out the “basics” of the Social Security proposals that are being floated to Congress and the public.  There is much more … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Last Man Standing

Posted on February 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean: Last Man Standing Dean's Last Rival Quits the Party Race New York Times WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 – Timothy J. Roemer, the last of Howard Dean's rivals in the race for Democratic national chairman, dropped out on Monday, assuring … Continue reading →

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Images of Bush’s War Don’t Ring True

Posted on February 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Images of Bush's War Don't Ring True “The fact is, no war goes as planned. All wars have their snafus and fiascoes…But sometimes they are a necessary piece of business, and last week's images prove this one is such. ” … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: WQPT Fears So-Called “Moral Values” Voters, Won’t Run Show Featuring Lesbians

Posted on February 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert:  WQPT Fears So-Called “Moral Values” Voters, Won't Run Show Featuring Lesbians Submitted by Alta Price, Democracy for the Quad Cities  WQPT won't run 'Buster' episode featuring lesbians Moline's public television station, WQPT, has decided not to air an … Continue reading →

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IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION PARICULATES POLLUTED IOWA AIR Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What You Are…Up Above The World So High, Like A Diamond In The Sky….That is, of course, if you can see it. Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon: Iowa’s Paul Wellstone?

Posted on February 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Ed Fallon:  Iowa's Paul Wellstone? Pointblank Des Moines Can a maverick Democrat who once endorsed Nader, cut his teeth in the peace movement, and refuses PAC money win Iowa's top job? By Tim Schmitt Can [Ed Fallon], an inner-city … Continue reading →

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Dean’s OTHER Top Rival Drops Out, Endorses Dean

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean's OTHER Top Rival Drops Out, Endorses Dean With the February 12th election for chair of the DNC just one week away, looks like Howard is mopping the floor with the competition.  Howard Dean:  The Ultimate Insider.  It just oozes … Continue reading →

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