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John McCain is lying to America.

Posted on May 7, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

John McCain is lying to America. By DFAHe claims to be a straight-talking maverick. He publicly distances himself from the wildly unpopular Bush administration. But it's just more of the same. Making windfall corporate profits the law of the land. … Continue reading →

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“Hacking Democracy” on HBO: Still Timely

Posted on May 6, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

“Hacking Democracy” on HBO: Still Timely By Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters Several times over the next few weeks HBO will show the 2006 movie “Hacking Democracy,” an investigation of voting machines. A little progress has been made to protect democracy … Continue reading →

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Strong American Schools is excited to announce the ED in ’08 Blogger Summit.

Posted on May 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Strong American Schools is excited to announce the ED in '08 Blogger Summit. By Ed in 08 Conference details are as follows: May 14th – 15th Palomar Hotel, Washington DC Registration is Free! The event kicks off at 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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SEIU and Iowa for Health Care Help Raise Nurse Wages Statewide

Posted on May 3, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

SEIU and Iowa for Health Care Help Raise Nurse Wages Statewide. By Iowans for Health Care   SEIU Local 199 and Iowa for Health Care are holding a Press Conference at the UI Hospitals and Clinics on Tuesday, May 6, … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work Week Kickoff

Posted on May 2, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Bike to Work Week Kickoff By Iowa Global Warming Bike to Work Week has it's kickoff at the Downtown Farmer's Market. Registered riders can pick up their packets and free socks here. For more info and to register visit http://www.bikeiowa.com … Continue reading →

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Climate Justice: Promoting Equity in Dealing with Climate Change

Posted on May 1, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Climate Justice: Promoting Equity in Dealing with Climate Change By Progressive States Network Too often, the impact that policies and measures have on low-income and marginalized communities is considered only as an after thought, if at all. Climate change policies … Continue reading →

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Study Uncovers Factory Farm Tax Breaks at Taxpayers’ Expense

Posted on April 30, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Study Uncovers Factory Farm Tax Breaks at Taxpayers' Expense By ICCI Iowans Agree: Factory Farms Should Pay   Members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) hail a recent report called “CAFOs Uncovered” by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), … Continue reading →

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Twisted Crime By Iowa GOP Leaderhsip

Posted on April 29, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Twisted Crime By Iowa GOP Leaderhsip By Sam GarchikCheck out this link from the Register. What is the mater with these people? Prodigy's 'puzzling' fall leads to murder charge http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080427/NEWS05/804270347

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New Study Out: Confined Animal Feeding Operations Cost Taxpayers Billions

Posted on April 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

New Study Out: Confined Animal Feeding Operations Cost Taxpayers Billions By the IFU New study by the Union of Concerned Scientists puts nail in CAFO's economic arguments, talks about benefits of alternative systems, and shows graphic photos of manure piles. … Continue reading →

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Dean, Carter, Gingrich, Reid Booked for The Daily Show

Posted on April 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Dean, Carter, Gingrich, Reid Booked for The Daily Show By Coverage By Alex Weprin — Broadcasting & Cable Comedy Central Ramps Up Political Guests for Indecision 2008 Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart announced a number of notable … Continue reading →

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