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Rep. Loebsack to join Dems in UI Homecoming Parade Friday

Posted on September 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Rep. Loebsack to join Dems in UI Homecoming Parade Friday By Rapid Response, IA We just found out that Congressman Loebsack will be joining us this Friday for the UI Homecoming parade! So throw on your blue Loebsack for Congress … Continue reading →

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Choice Under Attack In Iowa

Posted on September 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Choice Under Attack In Iowa By Elizabeth Dilley I am a UCC minister in SW Iowa. Just today, I came across a good article about the (hopeful) death of Abstinence-Only education funding, and thought it might be appropriate to post … Continue reading →

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A 10 min. Youtube video clip of the DM Peace Fair

Posted on September 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

A 10 min. Youtube video clip of the DM Peace Fair By Roger Routh A Youtube video clip of the Iowa Peace Network and the American Friends Service Committee co-ordinated to organize this second annual United Nations World day of … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG: Victory! We Prevailed Over Big Pharma

Posted on September 22, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa PIRG: Victory! We Prevailed Over Big Pharma By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach DirectorThanks to your activism a strong prescription drug safety bill passed the U.S. House and the Senate is poised to pass the same bill.This is … Continue reading →

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AAI President James Zogby to Speak Across Iowa on U.S. Policy in the Middle East and What Iowans Can Do About It

Posted on September 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

AAI President James Zogby to Speak Across Iowa on U.S. Policy in the Middle East and What Iowans Can Do About It: Lecture Series to Hit Major Iowa Colleges, Universities Next Week By Andy Sabino Arab American Institute (AAI) President … Continue reading →

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Who Would Wellstone Caucus For?

Posted on September 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Who Would Wellstone Caucus For? By Ed Fallon A hearty thank you to Lynn Fox (whos with Fox Insurance Agency in Dallas Center) for mailing me a recent article from The Minneapolis Star Tribune. The article is about the late … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus Stories

Posted on September 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Caucus Stories By Grace Lee Grace Lee, an Asian-American filmmaker whose work includes The Grace Lee Project and Barrier Device is looking for possible short subjects about the Iowa Caucuses. She writes:I do have an idea for a possible … Continue reading →

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Green Bike Tour This Weekend

Posted on September 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Green Bike Tour This Weekend By Kristi Lohmeier Kristi Lohmeier here from the Iowa Policy Project and as the lead organizer for our Green Bike Tour 2007 I come to you with a small favor that could help make the … Continue reading →

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One small step for Congress…A giant leap for our future

Posted on September 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

There are times in history when nations or people reach a turning point. When opportunities or challenges present themselves – and they can't be ignored. Moments when decisive action is not only warranted, but becomes a moral obligation.As a country, … Continue reading →

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Still having trouble with BLOG HARBOR, so…This comes from Flaherty at IVI

Posted on September 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

BACKGROUND ON IOWA'S 2006 GUBERNATORIAL UNDERVOTES BY COUNTY VOTING EQUIPMENT (By Sean Flaherty at IVI) * In the November 2006 election, Iowa had 21 counties that used only paper ballots and optical scan at the precinct. These counties served voters … Continue reading →