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Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight

Posted on September 30, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight ACT He has done it before.  He will do it again.  George W. Bush is going to tell a couple of whoppers at tonight's debate and we can't let him get away with it! … Continue reading →

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Ohio SOS Caves In To Pressure from Voting-rights Groups

Posted on September 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Ohio SOS Caves In To Pressure from Voting-rights Groups The Columbus Dispatch Blackwell ends paper chase   Some could be unable to vote because of flap over registration forms Under fire from voting-rights advocates, Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth … Continue reading →

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OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines

Posted on September 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines GOING UP RIVER A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of … Continue reading →

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Kucinich: It’s Time to Close Ranks

Posted on September 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Kucinich: It's Time to Close Ranks by Dennis Kucinich There are a lot of people throwing up their hands right now and saying, “Well, the campaign isn't strong enough…the candidate this…the candidate that….” Know what? The time's over for those … Continue reading →

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Tonight in Mason City: Stop Outsourcing Our Future Comes to Town

Posted on September 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Tonight in Mason City: “Stop Outsourcing Our Future” Comes to Town A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Wednesday, Sept. 29 7:00-8:30 PM Mason City Public Library 225 … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days

Posted on September 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register The first few days of early voting in Iowa were marked by complaints and confusion as Republicans tried to turn the state's absentee-ballot efforts to their … Continue reading →

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Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations

Posted on September 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations by Jim Bebbington and Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News Boards of elections told to strictly follow two provisions DAYTON – Voters-rights advocates are criticizing two recent decisions by Ohio Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Hits 150,000 Views

Posted on September 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa Hits 150,000 Views   Yesterday, Blog for Iowa hit two notable milestones. For the month of September, BFIA has had over 40,000 page views, our first month passing the 40,000 mark. We also hit a long-term milestone.  … Continue reading →

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Elect to Read a Banned Book

Posted on September 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Elect to Read a Banned Book Milford Daily News Have you read “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Bridge to Terabithia,” “The Giver,” or “A Wrinkle in Time?” If these items had been removed from library shelves, you would have missed … Continue reading →

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Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd!

Posted on September 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd! A Benefit by the Friends and Family of Andrew Smith, the 25-year-old Democrat who is running for Iowa House in District 40 (Tama and Grundy counties).  Andrew is the youngest Democrat running for office in … Continue reading →

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