Author Archives: bfiachadthompson

Changes In Des Moines: Lamberti For Congress

Posted on August 11, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Changes In Des Moines:  Lamberti Runs For Congress This hit the Des Moines Register yesterday: State Senate Republican President Jeff Lamberti said Wednesday he has decided to run for Congress, challenging incumbent Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa. Lamberti, a veteran of … Continue reading →

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Ground Breaks On Iowa Biodiesel Facility

Posted on August 10, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Ground Breaks On Iowa Biodiesel Facility Work to begin on massive biodiesel plant in northern Iowa A massive biodiesel plant to be built in northern Iowa is just the kind of project the new energy bill will help foster, said … Continue reading →

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An Epitaph: “Good Neighbor” Radio

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

An Epitaph:  “Good Neighbor” Radio It's a very odd occurrence these days that local media talks about other local media, particularly if there is not a shared corporate parent.  (Whereupon you can expect to hear every cross-promotion in the book…)  … Continue reading →

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“Protect Iowa’s Land”

Posted on August 2, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

“Protect Iowa's Land” The Des Moines Register finished their two-part Sunday series on the coming demographic changes that Iowa will have to face in the next 10-15 years as farmland owners begin to turn land over to the next generation … Continue reading →

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CAFTA: Because You Hafta…

Posted on July 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

CAFTA:  Because You Hafta… It's in the history books:  House Republican Leadership kept the vote open until enough votes were tallied to pass the Central American Free Trade Agreement. The vote was close (naturally) – with the GOP putting together … Continue reading →

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DeLay: House Will Pass CAFTA

Posted on July 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

DeLay:  House Will Pass  CAFTA According to House Republicans – today is the day for CAFTA.  (Or rather, tonight.  Wanting to miss the evening news?) House will pass CAFTA tonight: DeLay Jul 27, 11:11 AM (ET) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans … Continue reading →

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Vilsack: Democrats Must Unify

Posted on July 26, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Vilsack:  Uniting The Democratic Party This morning while driving into work, I heard WOI cover Tom Vilsack's first speech to the Democratic Leadership Council – where Vilsack spoke about the need to unify the Democratic Leadership Council.   (Article below from … Continue reading →

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Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post

Posted on July 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowan Tom Dorr Confirmed for USDA Post A former Iowa farmer, Tom Dorr, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the Undersecretary for Rural Development, four years after his initial appointment in 2001. The Senate voted 62-38 Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Race Getting National Attention

Posted on July 20, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowa Race Getting National Attention Something to pass along from the recently convened governor's convention in Des Moines:  the national scene is looking closely at Iowa's race for governor – particularly from the national Republican Party: The upcoming race for … Continue reading →

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Odds ‘n’ Ends

Posted on July 19, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Odds 'n' Ends Today seems to be one of those days where the news outlets are focused on all-Karl-Rove-all-the-time, and some little things have flown past the radar.  Here are a few things that caught my eye. Turning Over The … Continue reading →

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