Yearly Archives: 2005

Medicaid Crisis Generates Pilot Project in Iowa

Posted on June 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Medicaid Crisis Generates Pilot Project in Iowa Iowa Federation of Labor Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides healthcare to the poor, the disabled and many seniors in nursing homes. For every dollar Iowans put into this program, … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps: A 7 Percent Solution?

Posted on June 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Food Stamps: A 7 Percent Solution? Iowa Fiscal Partnership Budget negotiations in Washington in the coming weeks may set some outlines for the kind of cuts that may be expected from the Agriculture committees in the House and Senate. Senators … Continue reading →

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Are the Parties Over?

Posted on June 28, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Are the Parties Over? by Gary Hart, AlterNet.org Political parties as we know them are disintegrating. But what happens next? …Except for the ideologically devout, voters likewise are shaking loose the bonds of party loyalty and more and more joining … Continue reading →

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Vilsack To Chair DLC

Posted on June 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Vilsack To Chair DLC The Des Moines Register is reporting today that Tom Vilsack has been chosen to become chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. The interesting item in the story, however, was the backing that Tom Vilsack is receiving … Continue reading →

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KISS YOUR VITAMINS GOODBYE!

Posted on June 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

KISS YOUR VITAMINS GOODBYE! by Dr. Carolyn Dean, NewsWithViews.com The U.S. Delegation to Codex has just issued a formal written statement to the Codex Alimentarius Commission that the United States, during the July 4-9, 2005, meeting in Rome, will support … Continue reading →

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A Whole ‘Nother Approach to Media Reform: Newsbreakers

Posted on June 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

A Whole 'Nother Approach to Media Reform:  Newsbreakers New York Times Contributed by Charles Miller, IBLTV Sunday's NYTimes.com features an article about an outfit that attacks local news from a whole different perspective. Read about the Cheese Ninja, Egg Man, … Continue reading →

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THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS IN 2004

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS OF 2004 by Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman Multinational Monitor Today I have borrowed an extremely important article to provide you with information with which to make good ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS. The no-repeat rule [from the previous … Continue reading →

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Hey, Left Coast of Iowa! New Democracy for America Meet-Up in Sioux City!

Posted on June 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Hey, Left Coast of Iowa!  New Democracy for America Meet-Up In Sioux City! Come to an organizing meeting to get to know each other, talk about how to build DFA and the meet-up, discuss the topic of the month … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Restores Voting Rights

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Iowa Governor Issues Order to Restore Voting Rights I had intended to post this earlier in the week, so many of you may already be well aware of this but I think it deserves another mention. Don't forget to send … Continue reading →

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The News Network Bush Will Hate!

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

The News Network Bush Will Hate! You gotta love this… Progressives everywhere should check out this video and participate in the survey. They’re looking for input so let your voices be heard Iowa! From Iowa Rapid Response: In 2006, the … Continue reading →

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