Monthly Archives: April 2007

Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House

Posted on April 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Civil Rights Bill in Iowa House Janelle Rettig Friends, SF 427, the civil rights bill, is in trouble in the Iowa House. The bill would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state civil rights … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on PATV Law

Posted on April 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on PATV Law Trish and Ellen, RR-Iowa Coordinators All, Please contact your State Representative today about Senate file 554 (video franchise bill) that passed the Senate and is currently in the State House. If the bill passes before … Continue reading →

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ACLU OF IOWA TO HOST FIRST CONFERENCE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES;

Posted on April 14, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU OF IOWA TO HOST FIRST CONFERENCE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES; INTERNATIONAL SECURITY EXPERT TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL DINNER By The IACLUThe America Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, founded in 1935, will host its first ever Conference on Civil Liberties” on … Continue reading →

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HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Posted on April 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION By Susie Petra Erick Fralick in Ames sent this on to me. It's good readin' about good eatin,' at least, according to the conservatives.Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can … Continue reading →

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Nolte Campaign Decision for 2008

Posted on April 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Nolte Campaign Decision for 2008 By Mark Nolte Dear Friends, I hope this note finds you all well. This is a tough note to write, but I have decided that I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions

Posted on April 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Leveling the Playing Field: Plugging Wal-Mart Loophole Would Save Iowa Millions By the Iowa Policy Project IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 11, 2007) – A tool to close corporate tax loopholes could save Iowa up to $100 million a year and … Continue reading →

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Attend the ICAN Conference in Des Moines on April 21

Posted on April 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Attend the ICAN Conference in Des Moines on April 21 By Betty Ahrens, Executive Director I am pleased to invite you to attend ICAN’s Annual Leadership Training Conference set for Saturday, April 21 – from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 … Continue reading →

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The American Dream Book Tour & Protest Across America

Posted on April 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The American Dream Book Tour & Protest Across America by Mike Palecek SHELDON, IOWA — Hello all. I am home this weekend for Easter, watching the Red Sox and Rangers on Sunday Night baseball. I was in Lincoln, Omaha, Wayne, … Continue reading →

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Congress Needs Independent Watch Dog

Posted on April 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Congress Needs Independent Watch Dog By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach DirectorThe last month must have been bleak for our leaders in congress. The ethics bill passed during the first 100 hours has drastically reduced the free trips and … Continue reading →

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Rally at the Capital on Wednesday

Posted on April 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Rally at the Capital on Wednesday By Dave Murphy Please forward this alert to all your members and concerned parties. Let our legislators know that we want action in the Iowa House and Senate on clean air and water for … Continue reading →

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