Monthly Archives: April 2005

Grassley Pushing SS Phase-Out

Posted on April 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Grassley Pushing SS Phase-Out The New York Times reports today on Chuck Grassley's stance on Social Security phase-out:  we're going to push it, whether you like it or not. The Senate Finance Committee chairman, Charles E. Grassley, said Thursday that … Continue reading →

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The Privatization of America’s Public Lands

Posted on April 22, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Privatization of America's Public Lands by Bill Berkowitz, AlterNet.org As corporations and privateers gear up for Earth Day, environmental activist Scott Silver aims his gaze at one of the most overlooked developments in the anti-environmental arsenal – the growing … Continue reading →

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USDA Rolls Out MyPyramid.gov

Posted on April 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

USDA Rolls Out MyPyramid.gov Something that Blog For Iowa readers may have missed in the past few days:  the USDA unveiled a complete overhaul of the “Food Pyramid” (that replaced the “Basic Four” awhile ago) called MyPyramid.gov. This is rather … Continue reading →

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Join Ed Fallon’s Campaign for Governor

Posted on April 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Join Ed Fallon's Campaign for Governor A Message from Rep. Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) Many thanks to the over 400 people who came to the official kick-off of my campaign at the State Capitol earlier this month!  The energy and … Continue reading →

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New Report: Tax Breaks and Iowa’s Seniors

Posted on April 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

New Report: Tax Breaks and Iowa's Seniors Iowa Fiscal Partnership DES MOINES, Iowa (April 19, 2005) – Iowa’s personal income tax system offers generous treatment to retirees, according to a new analysis that points to a looming loss of resources … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Iverson Ignores Iowa’s Indigent

Posted on April 19, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Iverson Ignores Iowa's Indigent by John Drury I guess I’m going to harp on the minimum wage again. I would have left it for next session since it’s obvious they aren’t going to touch it this year; but I see … Continue reading →

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Iowa Department of Agriculture Bans Sale of Homeopathic Remedies for Livestock

Posted on April 19, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Department of Agriculture Bans Sale of Homeopathic Remedies for Livestock And to think that the University of Iowa used to have a thriving School of Homeopathy until the AMA killed it off! This came in today from Wisconsin: We … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Approval Ratings Reach New Lows

Posted on April 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Bush's Approval Ratings Reach New Lows USA TODAY Poll finds Bush suffering from 'second-term-itis' By Susan Page WASHINGTON —  [George W.] Bush seems to have slipped into a second-term slump. Support continues to erode for his signature goal of … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze

Posted on April 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze by Molly Regan Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner Molly Regan reports on the grand success of the QC's Progressive Summit.  And there's more work to do! “Hanging out shirts in the dirty … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law

Posted on April 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff (Des Moines, Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa Senate say they will use “every method that's legal” to block legislation adding sexuality to a law aimed at curbing bullying … Continue reading →

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