Monthly Archives: April 2008

Study Uncovers Factory Farm Tax Breaks at Taxpayers’ Expense

Posted on April 30, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Study Uncovers Factory Farm Tax Breaks at Taxpayers' Expense By ICCI Iowans Agree: Factory Farms Should Pay   Members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) hail a recent report called “CAFOs Uncovered” by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), … Continue reading →

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Twisted Crime By Iowa GOP Leaderhsip

Posted on April 29, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Twisted Crime By Iowa GOP Leaderhsip By Sam GarchikCheck out this link from the Register. What is the mater with these people? Prodigy's 'puzzling' fall leads to murder charge http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080427/NEWS05/804270347

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New Study Out: Confined Animal Feeding Operations Cost Taxpayers Billions

Posted on April 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

New Study Out: Confined Animal Feeding Operations Cost Taxpayers Billions By the IFU New study by the Union of Concerned Scientists puts nail in CAFO's economic arguments, talks about benefits of alternative systems, and shows graphic photos of manure piles. … Continue reading →

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Dean, Carter, Gingrich, Reid Booked for The Daily Show

Posted on April 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Dean, Carter, Gingrich, Reid Booked for The Daily Show By Coverage By Alex Weprin — Broadcasting & Cable Comedy Central Ramps Up Political Guests for Indecision 2008 Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart announced a number of notable … Continue reading →

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Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR

Posted on April 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR By Iowa RRGreetings, everyone!After four years of building and nurturing the Rapid Response list-serve, we have decided to step down from our positions as Iowa Coordinators. We will remain on the list as … Continue reading →

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Odor Study Vote Reveals Corporate Lobby Influence

Posted on April 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Odor Study Vote Reveals Corporate Lobby Influence Kristin Schaaf, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement  The Iowa Senate voted last night with a 29-17-4 vote to pass the odor study, House File 2688, a bill that requires taxpayers to foot the … Continue reading →

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“Iowa Terror” on the radio

Posted on April 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

“Iowa Terror” on the radio By Mike Palecek I will be a guest on these radio shows in the near future, to talk about my newest book, Iowa Terror. April 29: * Jim Fetzer: 4-6 pm CDT.  gcnlive.com * Freedom … Continue reading →

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Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars.

Posted on April 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars. By Leigh Adcock, IFU This handout was composed by our lobbyist Judie Hoffman and her college intern Dan Thele, and handed to all legislators last week. Please make contact with YOUR legislators about … Continue reading →

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CRITICAL VOTE: Will Your Representative Vote Against Iowa Women?

Posted on April 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

CRITICAL VOTE: Will Your Representative Vote Against Iowa Women? By Nicole McLuen, Field Director- Healthy FamiliesThis is your last chance to defend family-planning for low-income women in the Iowa House. Will your Representative vote against Iowa’s women because they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Hike to Help Refugees event, May 3

Posted on April 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Hike to Help Refugees event, May 3 By Beth Pearson Enjoy the outdoors and get together with friends for a great cause at the Iowa Corridor's second annual Hike to Help Refugees, Saturday May 3, 2008! You will be entertained … Continue reading →

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