Monthly Archives: July 2008

Note from Mike Palecek

Posted on July 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Note from Mike Palecek By Mike Palecek Now, theres one thing you might have noticed I dont complain about: politicians. Everybody complains about politicians. Everybody says they suck. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? They dont fall … Continue reading →

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Becky Greenwald Update

Posted on July 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Becky Greenwald Update By Erin Seidler In an effort to keep our friends in the blogging community up to date, the Becky Greenwald Campaign will be sending weekly updates about progress in our race for Iowa¹s 4th District. We have … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel

Posted on July 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel By Gwen Foster, IFU Green World Biofuels workshops are designed and conducted to educate individuals who are seriously interested in biodiesel production. Steve Fugate, owner of Green World … Continue reading →

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Time for IFU Convention!

Posted on July 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Time for IFU Convention! By IFU Speakers to Include NFU President Tom Buis, Iowa Secretary of Ag Bill Northey, Kellogg Fellow Angie Tagtow It's convention time again! It's your chance to write policy for 2008-2009, learn from interesting speakers, visit … Continue reading →

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ACLU Sues Over Unconstitutional Dragnet Wiretapping Law

Posted on July 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ACLU Sues Over Unconstitutional Dragnet Wiretapping Law By the ACLU Group Also Asks Secret Intelligence Court Not To Exclude Public From Any Proceedings On New Law’s Constitutionality The American Civil Liberties Union filed a landmark lawsuit Thursday to stop the … Continue reading →

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Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country

Posted on July 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country  By Plains Justice An independent financial expert testifying for a coalition of Iowa clean energy, environment, farm and public health organizations says that Alliant Energy's … Continue reading →

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This summer, give back to the community, get paid and learn a lot as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.

Posted on July 11, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

This summer, give back to the community, get paid and learn a lot as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. By VISTA Recent flooding in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area, often referred to as the Corridor, has left tens of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Political Tipsheet Upgrades Greenwald’s Chances

Posted on July 10, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Political Tipsheet Upgrades Greenwald's Chances by John Deeth, Iowa IndependentThis article originally came out last week The Cook Political Report newsletter today changed its ratings in 27 U.S. House races, with every change being in the Democratic Party's favor. One switch … Continue reading →

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Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard

Posted on July 9, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Voters Want Their VOICE Heard By ICCI Iowa CCI sets sights on Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) This legislative session, 610 groups trying to gain influence over Iowa lawmakers have spent more than $8.5 million on special events, lobbying … Continue reading →

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Please take a moment to help us SAVE ARECIBO.

Posted on July 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Please take a moment to help us SAVE ARECIBO. By SETI@Home Arecibo Observatory, the world's largest radio telescope and the source for the SETI@home data that your computer analyzes, faces massive budget cuts that will END its ability to continue … Continue reading →

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