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Doctors for Dean Go To South Dakota – And You Can, Too!

Posted on May 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Doctors for Dean Go To South Dakota – And You Can, Too! Stephanie Herseth is running for the open seat in South Dakota vacated by Bill Janklow. It is the only special election between now and November. A victory in … Continue reading →

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Connie Wilson: My Best Friend, Babs, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bushes

Posted on May 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

My  Best Friend, Babs, or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bushes By Connie Corcoran Wilson, M.S. I am fond of calling Barbara Bush “my best friend, Barbara,” even though I only met the woman for a … Continue reading →

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No Child Left Behind: Insufficient Funds

Posted on May 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

No Child Left Behind: Insufficient FundsThe Progress ReportIn the school district of Topeka, Kansas, where Bush spoke last Monday, Bush's 2004 budget leaves more than 8,000 students without Title I aid, aimed to assist “public schools with the highest percentages … Continue reading →

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Rove Revels in Dean’s Defeat

Posted on May 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Rove Revels in Dean's Defeat Recently, when Bob Woodward's book Plan of Attack (Simon & Schuster © 2004) came out, Woodward revealed that contrary to Bush puppetmaster Karl Rove's prior claim that he greatly preferred Howard Dean get the nomination … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: The Environment

Posted on May 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Appeals court sets aside ruling on Iowa's packer ban Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier DES MOINES — The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday set aside a lower court ruling that found Iowa's ban on meatpacker ownership of livestock operations … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean To Speak At Take Back America Conference

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Howard Dean To Speak At Take Back America ConferenceThe Biggest Progressive Conference of the YearOn June 2nd, 3rd and 4th, MoveOn.org is co-sponsoring the biggest progressive conference of the year — the Take Back America Conference in Washington D.C.  So … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Take Questionable Gambling PAC Money

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Legislators Take Questionable Gambling PAC Money A DFIA Exclusive Report by Darrell Lewis CALL TO ACTION I want to encourage everyone to check out what's going on in your area with special interest money. Here's the link to see … Continue reading →

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ENERGY: Administration Strategy Out of Gas

Posted on May 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

ENERGY: Administration Strategy Out of GasThe Progress Report In 2000, George W. Bush promised the American people that, if elected president he would “deal with the energy problem.” But, as the average cost of gasoline tops $2 a gallon for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Road Trip to South Dakota

Posted on May 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Road Trip to South Dakota     Contributed by: jmccormally, IDP site Spend a weekend helping elect a Democrat to Congress!  Volunteer buses are being organized to head across the border, and help get out the vote in the Special Election in … Continue reading →

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Greg Jerrett: Steve King, 5th District, disgraceful, embarrassing

Posted on May 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Greg Jerrett: Steve King, 5th District, disgraceful, embarrassing The Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs There are several things in this life I can't stand. One is a fascist. I find anyone objectionable and un-American when they get their ya-yas out jack-booting … Continue reading →

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