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“King Corn” to appear on IPTV

Posted on April 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

“King Corn” to appear on IPTV By IFU The documentary King Corn is scheduled to air on Iowa Public Television on Sunday, April 20 at 10:30 p.m. It will appear on IPTV Digital four additional times beginning April 15; see … Continue reading →

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‘Earthapalooza’: Iowa City’’s Earth Day Extravaganza

Posted on April 13, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

‘Earthapalooza’: Iowa City’'s Earth Day Extravaganza By Mike CarberryThe Iowa Global Warming Campaign, Sierra Club and I-Renew are hosting a special “Earth Day” event on Tuesday, April 22, which is open to members of the public. The event offers free … Continue reading →

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Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News

Posted on April 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News By Mary MascherSMOKE FREE AIR ACT TO BECOME LAW After a compromise was reached by the House and Senate, the Smoke Free Air Act was quickly passed by the House on a 54-45 vote, … Continue reading →

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Kill the Odor Study Bill!

Posted on April 11, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Kill the Odor Study Bill! By Kristin Schaaf Thanks for all your efforts to contact legislators – we're making a big impact! Because of your calls and emails, House leadership is squirming to find a way to pass the bad … Continue reading →

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Coverage for Iowa’s Children Within Reach!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Coverage for Iowa's Children Within Reach! By Iowans for Healthcare We're almost there!! With your support, Iowa will pass monumental health care reform this legislative session that will cover all of Iowa's uninsured children and expand coverage to adults. Monday, the … Continue reading →

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AFL-CIO to Launch Turn Around America Online Video Competition Contest to Run Nationally and in a Dozen Cities

Posted on April 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

AFL-CIO to Launch Turn Around America Online Video Competition Contest to Run Nationally and in a Dozen Cities By Alison Omensm, AFL-CIO http://www.turnaroundvideocontest.com On Thurs., Apr. 10, the AFL-CIO will launch its first-ever online video contest – – the Turn … Continue reading →

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DOJ sues Fox Broadcasting and Sinclair Broadcast Group

Posted on April 7, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

 DOJ sues Fox Broadcasting and Sinclair Broadcast Group From: http://www.rbr.com/media-news/doj_fox_indecency_fcc.html Well, it looks like the government is doing just what News Corp.s Fox Broadcasting had recently dared them to do: Make us pay. DOJ sued Fox Broadcasting and Sinclair Broadcast … Continue reading →

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This is why we are in this thing

Posted on April 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

This is why we are in this thing By Lord Voldemort, RPI I got this from a friend of mine, some talking points stuff from the RPI. Does anyone even know what an “alternative currency,” even is? _____Dist RP Chairs: … Continue reading →

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Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News

Posted on April 4, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News By Mary Mascher Two Identity Theft Bills Pass House Dependent Adult Abuse Investigations Governor Signs Bill Ensuring Integrity of Voting Council on Homelessness Passes House Child Restraint Requirements Two Identity Theft Bills Pass House … Continue reading →

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Iowa Adopts Statewide Paper Ballot System for November 2008

Posted on April 3, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Adopts Statewide Paper Ballot System for November 2008 By Sean Flaherty, IVI Iowans for Voting Integrity applauded lawmakers, county election officials, Governor Culver, and Secretary of State Michael Mauro for working to adopt a statewide optical scan/paper ballot voting … Continue reading →

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