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Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban by Christina Butts The new legislative session has barely started and the remnant religious far-right in the Iowa State Senate wants to begin divisive political tactics instead of working for the … Continue reading →

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Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam!

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam! From the Politicalwire: The New York Post (ack!) reports on rumors “about whether Bill and Hillary Clinton will join the stop-Dean push” as Democrats gather in New York this weekend to … Continue reading →

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SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF  CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 “After much consideration of Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s nomination to be Secretary of State, I am unable to support her nomination. I am … Continue reading →

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INTELLIGENCE: Rumsfeld’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on January 25, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Intelligence: Rumsfeld's Dirty Little Secret American Progress The Pentagon Hides Spy Unit from Congress The Pentagon has secretly been operating a clandestine espionage branch for the past two years after reinterpreting U.S. law to place more power directly in the … Continue reading →

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IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan

Posted on January 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan Good news for those of us in the IOWA counties that choose to retain the Department Of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MASTER MATRIX system.  This Master Matrix is “a scoring system … Continue reading →

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No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat

Posted on January 22, 2005 by bfialindathieman

No Part of Mad Cow is Safe to Eat Dr. Thomas Blythe, Earthtimes.org Mad Cow Disease Triggered by Inflammation Mad Cow disease, which was thought to spread in humans only if they consume infected brain or intestinal tissues of infected … Continue reading →

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EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

EPA Sweetheart Deal with Factory Farms Exempts Polluters from Clean Air Act Hastings Group WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2005) In the wake of the EPA release of its CAFO Air Quality Compliance Agreement today, Michele M. Merkel, senior counsel of … Continue reading →

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Teflon: Is Your Cookware Hurting You?

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Teflon: Is Your Cookware Hurting You? by John Heilprin, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency warns that people nationwide could face “a potential risk of developmental and other adverse effects” from exposure to low levels of a chemical used in … Continue reading →

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Four Years After Start of Bush Recession, Iowa Remains 17,300 Jobs Behind

Posted on January 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Four Years After Start of Bush Recession, Iowa Remains 17,300 Jobs Behind Iowa Policy Project MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2005) – Iowa’s sluggish recovery ended 2004 on the right track as the roller-coaster job performance through the year finished … Continue reading →

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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Fair Lending Task Force Meets January 20th (and other meetings of interest)

Posted on January 19, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Fair Lending Task Force Meets January 20th (and other meetings of interest) ICCI The first meeting of CCI's Fair Lending Task Force will be Thursday, January 20th at 6:00 pm.   This new task force … Continue reading →

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