Monthly Archives: March 2007

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy

Posted on March 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with the Following Guest Speakers By Rapid Response Jim Dean, Chair, Democracy for America, Dave Loebsack, Congressman for Iowa's 2nd District Selden Spencer, candidate for Congress in Iowa's 4th District, Tom and … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Book Tour Trail

Posted on March 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Notes from the Book Tour Trail By Mike Palecek“You can't arrest me, I'm on a book tour.” — Michael Moore Hello. I am somebody from Nebraska who now lives in Iowa, who will soon be taking a country drive, a … Continue reading →

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Latham Should Stick to Selling Seeds

Posted on March 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Latham Should Stick to Selling Seeds By Sam GarchikHow many Iowans have to die for Tom Latham to stay in office? No, this isn't a riddle, just a shout out to the Daily Kos for giving us a list of … Continue reading →

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PCCI Fundraising Dinner on Monday, March 26

Posted on March 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

PCCI Fund Raising Dinner on Monday, March 26 By Vern Naffier Greetings! You may have already received announcement regarding the Fund Raising Dinner of the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa, which is coming up this Monday, March 26. If so, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Selden Spencer

Posted on March 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Breakfast with Selden Spencer By The DFIA Training Academy Organizers Tom Latham wants you to pay thousands to have breakfast with him. Selden Spencer only wants your time. Our DFA training academy starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24th. … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Minimum Wage Increase and the EITC

Posted on March 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa's Minimum Wage Increase By Mike Owen, IPPIowa lawmakers earlier this year passed a minimum wage increase, the first phase of which will take effect in about two weeks. Many also have supported an expansion of Iowa’s Earned Income Tax … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on March 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Like many Americans, I’m increasingly concerned about global warming. With the recent release of a special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, there is no longer any doubt: the scientific community … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids By Sheri Divers Building on the momentum of the 2006 electoral victories, Democracy for America will launch its national 2007 … Continue reading →

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Where Are My Taxes Going?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Where Are My Taxes Going? By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach Director A thought occurred to me as I prepared my taxes — where is my money going? Will my taxes pay for the best safety equipment and supplies … Continue reading →

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FARM BILL LISTENING SESSIONS

Posted on March 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FARM BILL LISTENING SESSIONS By Tom Harkin Sponsored By U.S. SENATOR TOM HARKIN Chairman, Senate Agriculture Committee Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:30 a.m. – North Scott High School Cafeteria 200 South First Street Eldridge, Iowa … Continue reading →

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