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Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa

Posted on December 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa Blog for Iowa would like to welcome DFIA Environmentalist and Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner-elect Molly Regan to the blog team.  Molly joined us a couple of weeks ago and will post matters … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas! The Associated Press So, the AP actually DOES have more on its mind than stumping for the wasteful, sinful, slothful GOP agenda.  Happy Holidays! Careful planning during the holidays can reduce the amount … Continue reading →

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Socially Responsible Investing

Posted on December 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Socially Responsible Investing Union of Concerned Scientists   Many people do their part for the environment by driving a fuel-efficient car, buying organic foods, or using energy-efficient appliances. You can also promote environmental values through socially responsible investing (SRI), also … Continue reading →

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FDA’s Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner

Posted on December 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FDA's Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner American Progress Pfizer's Greed A National Shame The drug maker Pfizer “reaffirmed its commitment” over the weekend to keep its prescription painkiller, Celebrex, on the market, despite … Continue reading →

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Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party

Posted on December 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Pederson Elected Head of Iowa Democratic Party Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party chose Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson Saturday as its new leader. Pederson becomes chairwoman immediately…. The Democratic State Central Committee convened to replace … Continue reading →

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Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire

Posted on December 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Race for DNC Chair Heats Up as Iowa’s First-in-the-nation Status Comes under Fire Clinton war-room veteran Simon Rosenberg built his [centrist] New Democrat Network into a formidable political operation with the help of financial backers in New York. Now he’s … Continue reading →

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DLC-Crazy: A Cartoon by Steve Bradenton

Posted on December 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DLC-Crazy: A Cartoon by Steve Bradenton (c) 2004 by Steve Bradenton. Used with permission.

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Iowa Jobs Fall in November

Posted on December 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Jobs Fall in November Iowa Policy Project Recovery Pace Lags Three Years After Recession MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (Dec. 16, 2004) — Iowa's nonfarm jobs dropped by 1,500 in November after a slow four-month climb, while the state's unemployment rate … Continue reading →

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Food Supply Vulnerable to Contamination by Drugs and Plastics from Gene-Altered Crops

Posted on December 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Food Supply Vulnerable to Contamination by Drugs and Plastics from Gene-Altered Crops Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON — For more than a decade, corn, soybeans, and other food crops genetically engineered to produce drugs, vaccines, and industrial chemicals have been … Continue reading →

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