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Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR

Posted on April 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR By Iowa RRGreetings, everyone!After four years of building and nurturing the Rapid Response list-serve, we have decided to step down from our positions as Iowa Coordinators. We will remain on the list as … Continue reading →

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Odor Study Vote Reveals Corporate Lobby Influence

Posted on April 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Odor Study Vote Reveals Corporate Lobby Influence Kristin Schaaf, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement The Iowa Senate voted last night with a 29-17-4 vote to pass the odor study, House File 2688, a bill that requires taxpayers to foot the … Continue reading →

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“Iowa Terror” on the radio

Posted on April 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

“Iowa Terror” on the radio By Mike Palecek I will be a guest on these radio shows in the near future, to talk about my newest book, Iowa Terror. April 29: * Jim Fetzer: 4-6 pm CDT. gcnlive.com * Freedom … Continue reading →

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Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars.

Posted on April 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars. By Leigh Adcock, IFU This handout was composed by our lobbyist Judie Hoffman and her college intern Dan Thele, and handed to all legislators last week. Please make contact with YOUR legislators about … Continue reading →

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CRITICAL VOTE: Will Your Representative Vote Against Iowa Women?

Posted on April 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

CRITICAL VOTE: Will Your Representative Vote Against Iowa Women? By Nicole McLuen, Field Director- Healthy FamiliesThis is your last chance to defend family-planning for low-income women in the Iowa House. Will your Representative vote against Iowa’s women because they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Hike to Help Refugees event, May 3

Posted on April 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Hike to Help Refugees event, May 3 By Beth Pearson Enjoy the outdoors and get together with friends for a great cause at the Iowa Corridor's second annual Hike to Help Refugees, Saturday May 3, 2008! You will be entertained … Continue reading →

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Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News

Posted on April 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News By Mary Mascher Governor Signs Smoke Free ActTIME-21 Road Proposal Passes House and SenateEducation Budget Passes HouseMore Iowans Eligible for State Disaster Aid For additional information, check our web site at: http://www.iowahouse.orgHouse Democratic Research … Continue reading →

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ATTENTION ORGANIC OR SUSTAINABLE FARMERS

Posted on April 17, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ATTENTION ORGANIC OR SUSTAINABLE FARMERS By Robert KarpFriends,Robert Karp, former executive director of Practical Farmers of Iowa, has continued his work with sustainable agriculture in his new home of East Troy, WI, through his company New Ventures, LLC. Please note … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Support HR 5036 to Fund Verifiable Voting in 2008

Posted on April 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Alert: Support HR 5036 to Fund Verifiable Voting in 2008 By Sean Flaherty and Carole Simmons, Co-Chairs, Iowans for Voting Integrity PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY Paper Ballots and Audits in Time for Election Day 2008! Tell Your U.S. Representative to Vote … Continue reading →

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Transportation Alert

Posted on April 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Transportation Alert By Stephanie Weisenbach, 1000 Friends of Iowa Two identical bills in the House and Senate would increase transportation revenue, such as vehicle registration and license fees, and are likely to be voted on by the full legislature any … Continue reading →

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