Monthly Archives: August 2005

Latham Betrays Iowa, Spreads Misinformation re Ethanol

Posted on August 16, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Latham Betrays Iowa, Spreads Misinformation re Ethanol by Randall Rolph, Nashua, Iowa Republican Betrayal A look at the gas pump and the quagmire in Iraq conveys what most Americans now believe: betrayal by the Republicans. And the Energy Bill recently … Continue reading →

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Former State Legislator and Fellow Progressive Minnette Doderer Dies at 82

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Former State Legislator and Fellow Progressive Minnette Doderer Dies at 82 Iowa City Press-Citizen (Blog for Iowa apologizes for the delay in getting this post up today – the system was down for maintenance.) Minnette F. Doderer, 82, former … Continue reading →

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Birth Defect-Causing Acne Drug Ushers in New Era of Big Brother Medical Monitoring

Posted on August 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Birth Defect-Causing Acne Drug Ushers in New Era of Big Brother Medical Monitoring Why don’t they just take the horrible thing off the market? Well, here’s one for the record books.  Ever hear of the acne drug called Accutane?  Accutane, … Continue reading →

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BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL

Posted on August 14, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL Had a good PEACH lately that wasn't laced with pesticides?  How about a free-range egg?  Or, well… you know… a free-range chicken?  Actually, peaches happen to be one of the fruits with the most pesticides in … Continue reading →

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Cindy Sheehan Steps Into the Leadership Void

Posted on August 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Cindy Sheehan Steps Into the Leadership Void by Arianna Huffington, HuffingtonPost.com During my many years as a writer, I've interviewed hundreds of people. But talking with Cindy Sheehan this morning was unlike any conversation I've ever had. Even though we … Continue reading →

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Four Amendments and a Funeral

Posted on August 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Four Amendments and a Funeral by Matt Taibbi, Rolling Stone A month inside the house of horrors that is Congress Congress isn't the steady assembly line of consensus policy ideas it's sold as, but a kind of permanent emergency in … Continue reading →

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Monsanto’s Big Deal

Posted on August 13, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Monsanto's Big Deal by Karl Beitel and Nick Parker, Food First This serves as a reminder of where we are heading. As you know, Iowa has already passed the Terminator Gene Bill. In my opinion, not only is this a … Continue reading →

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Worst Midwest Drought in Years

Posted on August 12, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Worst Midwest Drought in Years By Scott Kilman, Wall Street Journal We're getting to the point where the plants don't have much flowers left. It's not good news.” – Agronomist Bill Wiebold The worst drought across the east-central United States … Continue reading →

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Odds ‘n’ Ends

Posted on August 12, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Odds 'n' Ends From the desk today, there were a few items that caught my eye: High School Student Athlete Standards:  This morning's Des Moines Register reported on yesterday's meeting of the State School Board and the 5-4 rejection of … Continue reading →

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Changes In Des Moines: Lamberti For Congress

Posted on August 11, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Changes In Des Moines:  Lamberti Runs For Congress This hit the Des Moines Register yesterday: State Senate Republican President Jeff Lamberti said Wednesday he has decided to run for Congress, challenging incumbent Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa. Lamberti, a veteran of … Continue reading →

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