Yearly Archives: 2005

IA-03: Democrat Wanted, Apply Within

Posted on April 15, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

IA-03:  Democrat Wanted, Apply Within One of our commenters (Tom) beat me to the punch with his comments eariler. Representative Boswell voted for the end of the Estate Tax, and today he voted for the new bankruptcy law, another gift … Continue reading →

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Progressive Action in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action in the Quad Cities by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action For The Common Good is a group of Quad Cities citizens who are committed to working together in order to rebuild an active community interested in promoting progressive values … Continue reading →

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GOP Priorites: Repealing The Estate Tax?

Posted on April 14, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Priorites:  Repealing The Estate Tax? Yesterday, the U.S. House voted to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.  The Washington Post notes how unusual such a move is in American history: In 1992, when heirs to the Mars Inc. … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Receives Positive Feedback on Possible Run Against Leach

Posted on April 13, 2005 by bfialindathieman

  Loebsack Receives Positive Feedback on Possible Run Against Leach A Message from Professor David Loebsack Recently, I sent a message to a number of listservs in the 2nd congressional district (including Blog for Iowa) noting that I am beginning … Continue reading →

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Legislature Looks At Property Tax Reform

Posted on April 13, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

  Legislature Looks At Property Tax Reform WOI Radio has been reporting today on efforts at reforming the property tax structures in Iowa:  DES MOINES  2005-04-12 How to make Iowa's property tax system fairer, clearer, and more competitive with other … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … Truth Bill Dead Republican leadership in the Iowa House has given … Continue reading →

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City-owned Telecommunications?

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 City-owned Telecommunications? The Mason City Globe Gazette updated us on the status of a bill winding it's way through the Iowa House: Mediacom and a group in favor of creating city-owned fiber-optic utilities are at odds over bills in the … Continue reading →

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Ohio Recount: Prosecutor to Probe Cuyahoga County Recount of Ballots

Posted on April 11, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Ohio Recount:  Prosecutor to Probe Cuyahoga County Recount of Ballots Akron Beacon Journal  Two written complaints allege problems in '04 presidential election   By Stephen Dyer   CLEVELAND – Erie County Prosecutor Kevin J. Baxter is investigating whether the Cuyahoga … Continue reading →

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The Solar Winds Blow Hot

Posted on April 10, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

The Solar Winds Blow Hot   The Solar Winds blow hot.  The Solar Winds blow fast.  Oh, to capture the Big Breeze. Here, as we rotate on our above average orb, we are in need of solutions to cut the … Continue reading →

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Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don’t Nix It” Social Security Tour

Posted on April 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Harkin Launches Statewide “Fix It, Don't Nix It” Social Security Tour Harkin.Senate.Gov Contributed by Ellen Ballas WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin announced that he and his staff will embark on a Fix It, Don’t Nix It Social Security … Continue reading →

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