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Iowa Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Nussle

Posted on February 21, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Nussle Iowa Democratic Party Today, the Iowa Democratic Party filed a complaint with the Iowa Ethics Board against Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Nussle. After careful review of both his January state and federal campaign … Continue reading →

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Hey! The Dems FINALLY Get Behind Withdrawing from Bush’s Unpopular War – Sort of

Posted on February 21, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Hey! The Dems FINALLY Get Behind Withdrawing from Bush's Unpopular War – Sort of by Rick Klein, Boston Globe [Blog for Iowa comments are between brackets.] WASHINGTON – After months [um, YEARS?] of trying unsuccessfully to develop a common message … Continue reading →

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Voting Machines’ Big Week: Where Does Iowa Fit In?

Posted on February 20, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Voting Machines' Big Week: Where Does Iowa Fit In? by Jerry Depew, Laurens, Iowa Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent Elections While Americans everywhere wondered if Dick Cheney was drunk when he shot his hunting partner, the voting machine debate … Continue reading →

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New Report: In Iowa, Straight Students Harassed for Having Gay Friends

Posted on February 17, 2006 by bfialindathieman

New Report: In Iowa, Straight Students Harassed for Having Gay Friends Iowa Pride Network According to a new study released last week by the Iowa Pride Network, a significant percentage of straight students are harassed and bullied in Iowa high … Continue reading →

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TOUR Canceled: Back on the Road with Ed Fallon Feb. 16-17

Posted on February 15, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Back on the Road with Ed Fallon Feb. 16-17 *THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. 2-16-06 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Ed Fallon will be on the road this Thursday and Friday unveiling his plan for universal health … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Campaign Organizer, Fallon for Governor

Posted on February 15, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Job Opening: Campaign Organizer, Fallon for Governor Fallon for Governor is NOW HIRING! Campaign Organizer Position to start March 1, 2006 Qualifications: Experience in electoral or community organizing. Ability to work 50 hour work weeks (Monday – Saturday) Motivated to … Continue reading →

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Fallon: State Legislature Overrun with Special Interests

Posted on February 14, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Fallon: State Legislature Overrun with Special Interests State Representative and gubernatorial candidate Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) said on Monday that special interest money in politics is keeping the state legislature from making “obvious moves” on issues most Iowans … Continue reading →

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SLIP SLIDIN’ AWAY: Global Climate Change

Posted on February 12, 2006 by bfialindathieman

SLIP SLIDIN’ AWAY: Global Climate Change by Molly Regan Although “Slip Slidin’ Away” is the title of a great song by one of my top three all-time favorite singers, Paul Simon, it also describes the current conditions of most … Continue reading →

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Act Now For Paper Ballots in Iowa

Posted on February 10, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Act Now For Paper Ballots in Iowa by Jerry Depew, Laurens, Iowa Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent Election County auditors throughout Iowa have spent a pile of money for new voting machines that take the state deeper into … Continue reading →

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Demand Verifiable Elections in Iowa!

Posted on February 9, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Demand Verifiable Elections in Iowa! Urge your Representatives to Support SF 351 Iowans for Voting Integrity and IowaVoters.org, together with VoteTrustUSA have launched a citizen action in support of verifiable elections in Iowa. Last year the Iowa Senate unanimously passed … Continue reading →

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