Monthly Archives: May 2006

Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe?

Posted on May 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe? By Paul Blank – http://www.wakeupwalmart.comThe Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaign recently released the first national study detailing the problem of crime at Wal-Mart store locations called “Wal-Mart & Crime: Is Wal-Mart Safe?” We requested the official … Continue reading →

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Maytag Closing

Posted on May 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Maytag Closing by Sam Garchik An obituary for Maytag in Iowa comes to us from Drew Miller.  DFIA and some unions in Iowa have had major differences, but working people everwhere should pay notice when Republicans and big business … Continue reading →

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Kerry at Grinnell

Posted on May 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Kerry at Grinnell by Sam Garchik I got this from Neil in Grinnell, who summarizes Kerry's stop thus: Any way, he spoke to an SRO house at Grinnell this afternoon.  Probably 400 students and 300 more from both the … Continue reading →

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King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy

Posted on May 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  King Leads Another Charge Against Democracy By Sam Garchik Ellen Ballas sent this on to me from the LA Times, where it appeared on Saturday.  Blog for Iowa has not endorsed a candidate in the Fifth District, but Steve … Continue reading →

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No Longer Under the Radar

Posted on May 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  No Longer Under the Radar By Mark Nolte It was one year ago that a political science professor at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa decided it was time. Having spent the better part of the last twenty years … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 6, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik I hope you all had a good “Loyalty Day.” “Labor Day” will henceforth be called “Employer Day,” and be celebrated with firings, layoffs, and overtime without pay. Until then, seeing that one can not … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Nominated by the 2nd District

Posted on May 5, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

    Loebsack Nominated by the 2nd District By Ellen Ballas Dave Loebsack, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, was nominated at the 2nd District Convention in Mt. Pleasant on April 29th Last week's second district convention in Mt. Pleasant was more … Continue reading →

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ICCI Needs Help Stopping Pro-Factory Farm Bill!

Posted on May 4, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  ICCI Needs Help Stopping Pro-Factory Farm Bill! By Sam Garchik ICCI sent this along to Linda, who passed it on to me. The bill was actually passed, so send your comments on to the guv… Dear CCI member, On … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution

Posted on May 3, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Senator Harkin Introduces Iraq War Resolution by Caroline Vernon Senator Tom Harkin has just introduced a resolution for a new course in Iraq.Please call Senator Harkin and thank him for taking such a courageous and compassionate stance on this critical … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon Visits The Mill

Posted on May 3, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Ed Fallon Visits The Mill by Gary Klein Despite being a Tuesday evening, the energy was palpable at Iowa City's famed (and intimate) nightspot “The Mill” as well over 100 people anticipated Ed Fallon's arrival in a smoke-free, but … Continue reading →

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