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CONFERENCE CALL: Fighting the Anti-Immigrant Movement in the States

Posted on November 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

CONFERENCE CALL: Fighting the Anti-Immigrant Movement in the States By Progressive States NetworkNational and state leaders will join a conference call hosted by the Progressive States Network this Thursday afternoon to discuss state legislative strategy around immigration for the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Unmarried women and the 2008 election

Posted on November 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Unmarried women and the 2008 election By Sarah Johnson The 2008 election is less than one year away and I wanted to make you aware of the launch of a new ad campaign aimed at THE fastest growing large demographic … Continue reading →

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Free Networking Breakfast for Producers, Food Buyers Nov. 28 in Clear Lake

Posted on November 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Free Networking Breakfast for Producers, Food Buyers Nov. 28  in Clear Lake By IFUAREA PRODUCERS, FOOD BUYERS INVITED TO FREE LOCAL FOODS LUNCHEON AT THE ART CENTER IN CLEAR LAKE ON NOVEMBER 28, 2007  ­North Central Iowa producers and food … Continue reading →

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FISA Renewal

Posted on November 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

FISA Renewal By JCDFA (edited from a release by 1 Pres Candidate to be nameless).The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is before the Senate for renewal. FISA is the bill that specifies the process for obtaining a warrant to access … Continue reading →

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HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW BLOG:

Posted on November 8, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW BLOG:IOWAHOUSE.ORG By Mark LangginThe Iowa House of Representatives has launched a new web log at IowaHouse.org, that features daily updates with news and information from the Iowa House. “Many Iowans get their news from the internet and … Continue reading →

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USDA SARE Grants for Producers

Posted on November 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

USDA SARE Grants for Producers By the IFUThe North Central Region (NCR) SARE program of the USDA is inviting applicants for the 2007 Farmer/Rancher Grant Program. Competitive grants are available for individual farmers and ranchers ­ up to $6,000 ­ … Continue reading →

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IOWA’s RESIDUAL VOTES OFFER A LESSON: CHOOSE PAPER FOR VOTING

Posted on November 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IOWA's RESIDUAL VOTES OFFER A LESSON: CHOOSE PAPER FOR VOTING By Sean Flaherty, IVI Paper Ballots Better at Registering Votes than Electronic Voting Machines Voters in today's elections have a good reason to choose paper ballots over touch screen voting … Continue reading →

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Now Expanded! – Feature your blog on Congresspedia’s Iowa Blogroll

Posted on November 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Now Expanded! – Feature your blog on Congresspedia's Iowa Blogroll By Avelino, Sunlight FoundationEach state now has a individual portal on Congresspedia, listing its members of Congress, 2008 candidates and local blogs that cover national politics (at least in part). … Continue reading →

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Marshalltown Coal Plant Proposal under Fire

Posted on November 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Marshalltown Coal Plant Proposal under Fire By Carrie La Seur, Ph.D., J.D., President, Plains Justice National Experts Testify in Opposition; Dr. James Hansen to return home to testify against coal, global warming The Cedar Rapids-based public interest environmental law center … Continue reading →

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Step it Up 2 in DSM! – National Day of Climate Action

Posted on November 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Step it Up 2 in DSM! – National Day of Climate Action By James PloeserSaturday, November 3rd, 10:30AMWest Capitol Terrace (West Steps of Capitol Building)Des MoinesAcross Iowa, environmentalists, farmers, union members, businesses, religious leaders, and concerned citizens are working to … Continue reading →

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